CHAPTER SIX — Modern Possibilities

CHAPTER SIX Modern Possibilities § 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