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CHAPTER SIX
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We shall show them Our signs in the universe and within themselves,
until it becomes clear to them that this is the Truth. Is it not enough that
your Lord is the witness of all things?
—The Quran, 41:53
Bradley (1846-1929) observed: ‘The world is in need of a new
religion. We want a creed to recognize and justify in due
proportion all human interests, and at the same time to supply the
intellect/consciousness with that to which man may hold on with
confidence.’ (
Essays on Truth and Reality
, p. 446)
The need for that new religion was expressed by the English
philosopher in the first quarter of the twentieth century, and
thereafter, a French scientist, Du Nouy’s (1883-1947) renounced
atheism, announced his return to religion, and published his
famous book, entitled
Human Destiny
. These were indications of
the fact that the process of man’s return to religion had started.
Now at the beginning of the twenty-first century, this state of
affairs has gained greater prominence.
After materialistic theories have been embraced and
