Divinity School Address response

I didn't specifically like Emerson's writing style in this speech. He danced around the main idea too much by trying to throw in as many complicated words as he could. Although the writing style is overwhelming at times I believe the main point that Emerson was trying to get across was his belief in religion through means outside of the church. His intentions ment well but when you stand in front of a very religious Harvard class and point out the weak spots and faults of their beliefs you can only expect the Dean to react the way he did to the situation. Emerson believes very proudly that the only true religion is a religion true to yourself. You don't have to got to a building and preach every Sunday, all it takes is for individuals to look inside themselves and realize what they think is right or wrong. Emerson also states in his speech that Christianity and church somewhat oppresses ones soul. They tell you how to live your life and what is acceptable in society or not, but what Emerson is saying is that your personality decides these things for you and through your actions you can become a better person. I doesn't require a man with ridiculous robes and a mangy beard to find what is true to yourself. Emerson's way of writing as I said early was difficult, but the messages he is putting across to these students is one of great significance.