The Origin Of Socinianism

The origin and spread of Socinianism, a theological system which developed into modern Unitarianism, were influenced by rationalistic principles and the despotic environment produced by the Church of Rome. The sect’s founders were mostly Italians, trained under harsh Roman Catholic conditions, leading to unmoored freedom of thought which devolved into skepticism and heresy. Contrary to the Papists’ allegations that the Reformation led to Socinianism, the Church of Rome inadvertently nurtured this heresy.… Read More The Origin Of Socinianism

The Crucial Value of Experimental Religion

Robert Burns (1789–1869)The Works of the Rev. Thomas HalyburtonIntroductory Essay, pp. 9-21. There are two extremes into which professing Christians of the present day are very apt to fall. While one class adopts a system of doctrinal sentiments without any practical regard to their influence on the heart and on the life; others satisfy themselves… Read More The Crucial Value of Experimental Religion