In the book Walden, Thoreau contrasts many pairs of opposites, which the most important contrast is that between Christianity and Hinduism. Thoreau who was avid scholar of Hinduism in which he makes reference too throughout Walden cross referencing various Hinduism quotes. Thoreau was very familiar with the Bible and its interpretation during his time but questioned the practice of Christianity during the mid 19th century to what it true spirituality is according to the Bible.
Thoreau conducted a two year experiment of living at Walden Pond in order to determine whether a person required material possession in which society in the 19th century considered essential. Thoreau proved his theory in Walden that a person can live the “good” life by living off nature and only obtaining the bare necessities needed. I personally would have say that I agree with Thoreau the notation that a simple life bring peace in which one does not put value on material possessions instead emphasize spirituality and peace. I find it hard to debate Thoreau’s perceptions on a more peaceful; hence he achieved such while living at Walden Pond.
“We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn, which does not forsake us in our soundest sleep” ( Waldon, Chapter 2). In this quote …show more content…
Thoreau challenges the orthodox teaching of Christianity in the mid 19th century in which during this time it was thought that a person cannot have God dwelling inside of him/her but instead inside a priest in order to have a relationship between God and his people. This is the difference between Christian belief and the belief of a transcendentalist. Thoreau was considered a transcendentalist due to his belief that a person has the ability to know God for themselves outside the norm religious
Thoreau conducted a two year experiment of living at Walden Pond in order to determine whether a person required material possession in which society in the 19th century considered essential. Thoreau proved his theory in Walden that a person can live the “good” life by living off nature and only obtaining the bare necessities needed. I personally would have say that I agree with Thoreau the notation that a simple life bring peace in which one does not put value on material possessions instead emphasize spirituality and peace. I find it hard to debate Thoreau’s perceptions on a more peaceful; hence he achieved such while living at Walden Pond.
“We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn, which does not forsake us in our soundest sleep” ( Waldon, Chapter 2). In this quote …show more content…
Thoreau challenges the orthodox teaching of Christianity in the mid 19th century in which during this time it was thought that a person cannot have God dwelling inside of him/her but instead inside a priest in order to have a relationship between God and his people. This is the difference between Christian belief and the belief of a transcendentalist. Thoreau was considered a transcendentalist due to his belief that a person has the ability to know God for themselves outside the norm religious