Modern Skepticism: A Journey Through the Land of Doubt and Back Again / A Life Story

The narrator, once a zealous Methodist minister, traces his transformation from confident evangelist to outspoken skeptic, describing theological inquiries, critique of creeds, clashes with fellow clergy, reform efforts on temperance and church practice, conference trials and eventual expulsion, financial hardship, public debates, and a gradual move toward Unitarian and critical perspectives on scripture. He analyzes causes of unbelief, rejects doctrinal fictions in favor of moral and scriptural simplicity, recounts personal and institutional conflicts, and reflects on the interplay of faith, reason, and the responsibilities of religious leaders and congregations.