Publisher's Synopsis
""The Roman Catholic Church and the Lures of Sex"" by Harry Elmer Barnes is a historical analysis of the influence of the Roman Catholic Church on the development of modern civilization, industry, commerce, foreign trade, finance, and banking. The book explores how the Church's teachings on sex and sexuality impacted the growth of these institutions and how the Church's power was eventually undermined. Barnes examines the Church's role in the development of the modern world, from its early influence on feudalism and the medieval economy to its impact on the rise of capitalism and the modern banking system. He also discusses the Church's influence on political and social movements throughout history, including the Reformation and the Enlightenment. Throughout the book, Barnes argues that the Church's teachings on sex and sexuality were a significant factor in the decline of its power and influence, as they were increasingly at odds with the changing values of modern society. This book provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of the role of the Roman Catholic Church in shaping the modern world, and its impact on the development of modern institutions and values.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.
