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The Substance of Faith Allied with Science (6th Ed.) / A Catechism for Parents and Teachers

Chapter 13: V GOODNESS AND BEAUTY AND GOD
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Aimed at parents and teachers, the work presents a concise catechism that seeks to reconcile Christian belief with modern scientific knowledge by framing core doctrines in terms of divine immanence and moral development. It surveys human ascent, conscience, character, duty, and the nature of evil and sin, then addresses biological and cosmic perspectives, the idea of spirit or higher faculties, grace and incarnation, and the reality of inspiration. Practical sections consider prayer, the Lord's Prayer, communal life, and an outline creed, offering accessible guidance for religious instruction in an intellectually informed age.

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GOODNESS AND BEAUTY AND GOD

Q. 5.  What is meant by good and evil?

A. Good is that which promotes development, and is in harmony with the will of God. It is akin to health and beauty and happiness.

Evil is that which retards or frustrates development, and injures some part of the universe. It is akin to disease and ugliness and misery.