.Hello, I am reading an eassay titled An Argument against Abolishing Christianity by Jonathan Swift. This is a part of first paragraph. I understood every word here but when they were put together, I am lost. Please give me a hand. Thanks in advance.
Q1: the general humour and disposition of the world.=? God? What does the general humour of the world refer to? The world here is the society in which Swift lived - London and its inhabitants.
Q2: Why did Swift say it is a presumption and weakness? He is being ironic in his pretence of humility.
Q3: several penalties =? imprisonment; fines