Neil Douglas, Preacher

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Neil Douglas, Preacher

he reverend NEIL (or Niel) DOUGLAS Poet and preacher, taken to court for comparing the mad George III to Nebuchadnezzar but acquitted. Date: 1750 - 1823

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1750 1823 Acquitted Comparing Nebuchadnezzar Neil Niel Preacher Reverend Douglas

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image, Reverend Neil Douglas, a poet and preacher of the Church of Scotland, stands before a judge in a crowded courtroom. The year is around 1785, and Douglas is on trial for comparing King George III to the ancient Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar in one of his sermons. The monarch, who was known to suffer from bouts of mental instability, was a sensitive subject, and Douglas' bold comparison did not sit well with the authorities. The scene is filled with a palpable sense of tension and drama. Douglas, dressed in his clerical robes, looks resolute and unapologetic as he addresses the judge, his hands folded in front of him. The judge, a stern-faced man in wig and robe, leans forward intently, listening carefully to Douglas' defense. Behind them, the courtroom is filled with an attentive audience, their expressions a mix of curiosity, concern, and anticipation. Despite the seriousness of the situation, there is a sense of historical significance in the air. Douglas' bold comparison of a reigning monarch to a biblical figure was a risky move, but it also reflected the growing trend towards intellectual and artistic freedom in Scotland during this period. The trial itself was a testament to the complex relationship between the Church, the monarchy, and the people, and it would go down in history as a landmark moment in the struggle for religious and political liberty. In the end, Douglas was acquitted, and his comparison was seen as a courageous act of free speech. The image of this brave preacher standing up to authority in the name of truth and justice would become a symbol of the indomitable spirit of the Scottish people, and it would inspire generations to come.

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