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God, the Invisible King

Author
H. G. Wells
Read by
Raphael Croft
Language
English
Length
3 hours 34 minutes
ISBN
9781802564945
Published
8 April 2025
Imprint
Fantastica
  • spirituality
  • modern religion
  • ethical living
  • social justice
  • rational faith
  • human progress
  • universal belief
  • scientific inquiry
  • compassion
  • theological critique

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"God, the Invisible King" by H.G. Wells is a philosophical exploration of spirituality and religion in the modern world. Wells rejects traditional dogma, proposing a personal, dynamic conception of God as a unifying force for human progress. He envisions a universal belief system centered on ethical living, scientific inquiry, and social justice, free from sectarian divides. Through impassioned prose, Wells critiques organized religion while advocating for a rational, compassionate faith that inspires humanity to strive for a better future. This thought-provoking work reflects Wells’s hopes for a harmonious world, blending theology, philosophy, and social commentary. A bold reimagining of divinity for an evolving society.

Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946) was born in Bromley, trained in biology under Huxley, and turned that laboratory habit into fiction. The Time Machine sent a Victorian into deep time; The War of the Worlds brought the sky down on the Home Counties. He wrote as if the future were a social problem with monsters attached. The novels argue while they entertain. A draper's son who made scientific romance a public language.

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