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it is thought that religion is dogmatic, and for want of reason is unscientific, yet it is equally true that science in attempting to explain natural phenomena apart from God is equally irreligious.

Religionists have argued that we must have faith to believe, because we do not know; while Scientists have asserted that we must know in order to believe. The two are not in agreement.

It is the purpose of this treatise to outline briefly the fundamental principles of a philosophy that, when introduced into our forms of thought, will harmonize science and religion, and open the way to progressive thought and intelligent investigation of superior causes. It is not presumed that this argument will compel belief. To do this is neither desirable nor possible. Sufficient if it is helpful, or gives to the willing a defense against falsities. It is both proper and possible for the believing to be provided with an invulnerable system of philosophy.

Each thought suggested would admit of protracted development and extended corrobora-