God, the Invisible King

Name: God, the Invisible King
Author: H. G. Wells

By H. G. Wells

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The author presents a personal, non-orthodox faith that affirms a personal, intimate God while rejecting established creeds and speculative dogmas, notably the doctrine of the Trinity. He treats religion as a synthetic product of diverse human needs and experiences and maps how fear, desire, intellectual theorizing, and social habit produce various misconceptions or heresies about the divine. Subsequent chapters survey modern cosmogonies, atheistic forms of religious feeling, contemporary notions of sin and damnation, and proposals for a reimagined communal worship, arguing for a clearer, practical spirituality freed from metaphysical excess and obstructive theological formulations.

About the Author

H. G. Wells

Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer and social commentator, renowned for his contributions to science fiction and social criticism. Often referred to as the 'father of science fiction,' Wells explored themes of technology, society, and human nature in his works. His notable titles include "The War of the Worlds," which depicts an alien invasion, and "The Time Machine," a pioneering narrative that delves into time travel. In addition to fiction, Wells wrote extensively on contemporary issues, as seen in works like "An Englishman Looks at the World." His literary legacy continues to influence writers and thinkers, making him a significant figure in both literature and social thought.