Another scientist has truly said that "the highest
science is the highest religion."
I think it is worth while to quote the noble words of Sir Oliver Lodge
in this connection. He says: "If we refrain from examination and enquiry
for no better reason than the fanciful notion that perhaps we may be
trespassing on forbidden ground, such hesitation argues a pitiful lack
of faith in the good-will and friendliness and power of the forces that
make for righteousness. Let us study all the facts that are open to us
with a trusting and open mind, with care and candor, seeking the
verification of all our speculative hypotheses, and with slow and
cautious progress making good our steps as we proceed. Thus we may hope
to reach out further, and ever further, into the unknown, sure that as
we grope in the darkness we shall encounter no clammy horror, but shall
receive the assistance and sympathy which it is legitimate to symbolize
as a clasp from the hand of Christ Himself."
But it may be claimed that it is inopportune to discuss this question of
Restoration at the present time. It may be thought that the very
statement of it may lead to greater laxity of faith and morals. If there
are any legitimate grounds even for doubting the doctrine of eternal
torment, will not the lingering doubt of many be confirmed? There are
those who doubt or even deny eternal suffering, simply because it is
more comfortable to do so, and without once appealing to the authority
of Scripture or reason in the matter.
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