The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume I, No. 9. September, 1880 By: Various |
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The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume I, No. 9. September, 1880 provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious and scientific discussions of the late 19th century. Featuring a wide range of topics, from biblical interpretations to advancements in science, this journal offers a unique blend of faith and reason.
The articles in this edition are well-written and thought-provoking, challenging readers to consider the intersections between religion and science. One particularly compelling piece delves into the concept of evolution and its implications for Christian belief, sparking a nuanced discussion that is still relevant today.
Overall, The Christian Foundation serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the relationship between faith and science. Its diverse range of content and engaging writing style make it a worthwhile read for both scholars and laypeople alike. VOL. I. SEPTEMBER, 1880. NO. 9. THE DIVINITY OF OUR RELIGION AS CONCEDED BY ITS ENEMIES. Voltaire says, "I am ever apprehensive of being mistaken; but all monuments give me sufficient evidence that the polished nations of antiquity acknowledged a supreme God. There is not a book, not a medal, not a bas relief, not an inscription, in which Juno, Minerva, Neptune, Mars, or any of the other deities, is spoken of as a creating being, the sovereign of all nature. "On the contrary, the most ancient profane books that we have Hesiod and Homer represent their Zeus as the only thunderer, the only master of gods and men; he even punishes the other gods; he ties Juno with a chain, and drives Apollo out of heaven. "The ancient religion of the Brahmins explains itself in a sublime manner, concerning the unity and power of God, in these words found in the 2d chapter of the Shastah, 'The Eternal, absorbed in the contemplation of his own existence, resolved, in the fullness of time, to communicate his glory and his essence to beings capable of feeling and partaking his beatitude, as well as of contributing to his glory. The Eternal willed it, and they were. He formed them partly of his own essence, capable of perfection or imperfection, according to their will ... Continue reading book >>
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