“It is easy to forget, since the Catholic Church is now the only large American religious denomination whose ecclesiastical hierarchy continues to oppose birth control, that only a century ago the leaders of nearly all churches were united in their resistance to any public discussion of the subject.”
Quote by Susan Jacoby
Work
Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism
This book delves into the historical development of secularism in the United States, examining its role in shaping the nation's cultural, political, and social landscape. more
Author
Susan Jacoby
Susan Jacoby is an American author renowned for her works on liberalism, history, and religion. Her writings often explore themes such as individual freedom, secularism, and feminism. more
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