Book detail: The Kingdom of God is Within You: Christianity Not as a Mystic Religion But as a New Theory of Life is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
In this influential treatise, Leo Tolstoy presents a critique of institutional Christianity and advocates for a return to the core teachings of Jesus, particularly the principle of non-resistance to evil. He contends that the true kingdom of God is found within each individual through a life of love, humility, and moral integrity, rejecting the authority of church and state. The book explores themes of pacifism, civil disobedience, and the ethical demands of Christian faith, offering a vision of society based on voluntary cooperation and personal conscience.
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