The Crimes Of The Clergy

The Crimes Of The Clergy: Or The Pillars Of The Priest-Craft Shaken Is A Book Written By William Benbow In 1823. The Book Is A Scathing Critique Of The Clergy And Their Perceived Abuses Of Power. Benbow Argues That The Clergy Have Historically Used Their Positions Of Authority To Oppress And Exploit The Masses And That This Has Led To A Number Of Social Ills Including Poverty Ignorance And Superstition. He Also Accuses The Clergy Of Corruption Hypocrisy And Sexual Misconduct And Calls For A Radical Reformation Of The Church. The Book Is Notable For Its Strong Language And Uncompromising Tone And Was Considered Highly Controversial At The Time Of Its Publication. Despite This It Had A Significant Impact On The Reform Movement Of The Early 19Th Century And Helped To Pave The Way For A More Secular And Democratic Society.With An Appendix Entitled The Scourge Of Ireland. Also Contains The Scourge Of Ireland Or The Protestant Hierarchy.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.