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The Kingdom Of God Is Within You
About this book
The Kingdom of God is Within You is Leo Tolstoy's philosophical and religious treatise that presents his radical ideas about Christianity. Written in the late 19th century, the work argues that the true essence of Christianity is not to be found in rituals or institutionalized religion, but in the internal transformation of the individual. Tolstoy condemns the violence and hypocrisy of organized religion and calls for Christians to live according to the teachings of Christ, focusing on love, nonviolence, and selflessness. The book also explores the relationship between religion and the state, with Tolstoy critiquing the alignment of the Russian Orthodox Church with the tsarist regime. The work profoundly influenced the development of pacifism and nonviolent movements around the world, particularly inspiring figures such as Mahatma Gandhi. Through The Kingdom of God is Within You, Tolstoy challenges both the social and religious status quo, urging individuals to embark on a personal quest for spiritual enlightenment and ethical living.
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- Preface
- “The Kingdom Of God Is Within You”
- Chapter I The Doctrine Of Non-Resistance To Evil By Force Has Been Professed By A Minority Of Men From The Very Foundation Of Christianity
- Chapter Ii Criticisms Of The Doctrine Of Non-Resistance To Evil By Force On The Part Of Believers And Of Unbelievers
- Chapter Iii Christianity Misunderstood By Believers.
- Chapter Iv Christianity Misunderstood By Men Of Science
- Chapter V Contradiction Between Our Life And Our Christian Conscience
- Chapter Vi Attitude Of Men Of The Present Day To War
- Chapter Vii Significance Of Compulsory Service
- Chapter Viii Doctrine Of Non-Resistance To Evil By Force Must Inevitably Be Accepted By Men Of The Present Day
- Chapter Ix The Acceptance Of The Christian Conception Of Life Will Emancipate Men From The Miseries Of Our Pagan Life
- Chapter X Evil Cannot Be Suppressed By The Physical Force Of The Government–The Moral Progress Of Humanity Is Brought About Not Only By Individual Recognition Of Truth, But Also Through The Establishment Of A Public Opinion
- Chapter Xi The Christian Conception Of Life Has Already Arisen In Our Society, And Will Infallibly Put An End To The Present Organization Of Our Life Based On Force–When That Will Be
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