{"id":27515,"date":"2025-04-03T09:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=27515"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:08:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:08:11","slug":"an-innocent-world-by-douglas-a-king","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=27515","title":{"rendered":"An Innocent World by Douglas A. king"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Philosophically substantive and morally provocative\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his thought-provoking latest, King navigates the moral territory between innocence and guilt, reimagining a foundational biblical premise: What if Adam and Eve had never tasted the forbidden fruit? Using sharp deductive reasoning, King creates a vivid philosophical portrait of a world inhabited entirely by beings incapable of deliberate harm\u2014the “Innocents”\u2014in stark contrast to our conflicted, morally ambiguous “Guilty” reality. King carefully applies this idea across everyday areas like agriculture, the environment, politics, and relationships, showing how moral knowledge (or its absence) shapes society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His approach is introspective, engaging readers in ongoing dialogue. At one point, he reflects, \u201cWe are neither basically bad nor good\u2014we are basically innocent. Then where does evil come from? It comes from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.\u201d Later, he clarifies, “God did not forbid Adam and Eve from choosing the Tree; He warned them of its consequence.” Though occasionally slowed by meticulous logic, King’s intellectual rigor ultimately strengthens the clarity and persuasiveness of his argument. He seamlessly connects biblical themes with contemporary issues, making sure the book resonates beyond purely theological audiences. Secular readers may question King’s foundational assumptions, yet his sincerity and thoughtful exploration of moral choice remain compelling. This is a fascinating read that invites deeper reflection on what truly shapes human ethics and experience.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pub date July 14, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tellwell Talent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISBN  <\/strong>978-0228828877<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price $19.99 (USD) Hardcover, $14.99 Paperback, $4.99 Kindle edition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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