The Churches and Modern Thought / An inquiry into the grounds of unbelief and an appeal for candour

The author examines the causes and scope of contemporary unbelief, surveying declining church attendance, scientific challenges, and shifts in public opinion; critiques the state of Christian apologetics—especially defenses of miracles, the resurrection, and incarnation—and argues that higher biblical criticism and comparative religion raise serious difficulties for traditional claims. The book analyzes parallels between Christian narratives and ancient myths, questions the reconciliation of scriptural creation accounts with evolutionary theory, and urges candid, rigorous discussion to address scepticism. It combines historical, theological, and scientific arguments to propose more effective apologetic responses and to call for honesty in evaluating faith and doubt.