DUTIES TO GODS (_concluded_)
Supernatural beings sensitive to insults and disrespect, p. 639
_sq._--Irreverence to gods punished by men, _ibid._--The names of
supernatural beings tabooed, pp. 640-643.--Explanation of these
taboos, p. 642 _sq._--Atheism, p. 643 _sq._--Unbelief, pp.
644-646.--Heresy, p. 646 _sq._--Polytheism by nature tolerant,
pp. 647-649.--The difference in toleration between monotheistic
and polytheistic religions shows itself in their different
attitudes towards witchcraft, pp. 649-652.--The highest stage of
religion free from intolerance, p. 652 _sq._--Prayer a tribute to
the self-regarding pride of the god to whom it is addressed, pp.
653-655.--Prayers connected with offerings, p. 655 _sq._--Magic
efficacy ascribed to prayer, pp. 656-659.--Gods demand obedience,
p. 659.--The influence of this demand upon the history of morals,
p. 659 _sq._--Explanation of the obligatory character attached to
men's conduct towards their gods, pp. 660-662.