274 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION 



leaven for the ennoblement of humanity. Not in conflict with science 

 and moral culture, but only in harmony with these, can religion come 

 nearer to the attainment of its ideal, which consists in the worship of 

 God in spirit and in truth. Even though they may not be conscious 

 of their purpose, but nevertheless in fact all honest work of science 

 and all the endeavors of social and ethical humanity have part in 

 the attainment of this ideal. 



It is the work of the philosophy of religion to make clear that all 

 work of the thinking and striving spirit of humanity, in its deepest 

 meaning, is a work in the kingdom of God, as service to God, who is 

 truth and goodness. It is the work of the philosophy of religion 

 to explain various misunderstandings, to bring together opposing 

 sides, and so to prepare the way for a more harmonious cooperation 

 of all, and for an always hopeful progress of all on the road to the 

 high aims of a humanity fraternally united in the divine spirit. 



