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...Preface: This book sets out as forcibly and exactly as possible the religious belief of the writer. That belief is not orthodox Christianity; it is not, indeed, Christianity at all; its core nevertheless is a profound belief in a personal and intimate God. There is nothing in its statemen...

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...NG by H. G. Wells A Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication God the Invisible King by H. G. Wells is a publication of the Pennsylvania Stat... ...e of any kind. Any per- son using this document file, for any purpose, and in any way does so at his or her own risk. Neither the Pennsylvania State U... ...e, for any purpose, and in any way does so at his or her own risk. Neither the Pennsylvania State University nor Jim Manis, Faculty Editor, nor anyone... ...ntained within the document or for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. God the Invisible King by H. G. Wells, the Pennsylvania State U... ...e Document File produced as part of an ongoing student publication project to bring classical works of literature, in English, to free and easy access... ... works of literature, in English, to free and easy access of those wishing to make use of them. Cover Design: Jim Manis Copyright © 2004 The Pennsylva... ... and in the world. Whether we live forever or die tomorrow does not affect righteousness. Many people seem to find the prospect of a final personal de... ... of defence or aggression. They are beings of strain and conflict and com- petition. They are living substance still mingled painfully with the dust. ... ... protect her sleeping child, and setting the house on fire. None the less, right down to to-day, the heresy of God the Revengeful, God the Perse- cuto...