Project Gutenberg 2011-05-29 Public domain in the USA. 155 Aveling, Edward B. 1849 1898 Nelson, Alec The Gospel of Evolution From "The Atheistic Platform", Twelve Lectures Produced by David Widger "The Gospel of Evolution" by Edward B. Aveling is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work critiques traditional religious beliefs, particularly Christianity, presenting evolution as a new "gospel" that offers a more accurate and scientifically grounded understanding of the universe and humanity's place within it. It emphasizes the continuity and unity of all phenomena through the principles of evolution, suggesting that all living beings share a common ancestry and are interconnected through the processes of matter and motion. In this book, Aveling argues that the Gospel of Evolution is based on observable scientific truths, contrasting sharply with religious doctrines he perceives as outdated and misleading. He discusses various scientific principles, such as the conservation of matter and motion, while exploring the implications of evolution for understanding life and human existence. Throughout the text, Aveling encourages readers to abandon supernatural explanations and embrace a worldview supported by empirical observation and reasoning, urging society to focus on human progress through study and action rather than reliance on prayer or divine intervention. Ultimately, the book serves as both a philosophical treatise and a call for a shift towards a more scientifically informed and rational humanist perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Evolution BL QH Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 62499 2025-09-14T15:50:20.247470 text/html 57494 2013-01-27T10:05:50 text/html 94024 2025-09-14T15:50:24.621455 application/epub+zip 92668 2025-09-14T15:50:22.614452 application/epub+zip 87981 2025-09-14T15:50:21.612463 application/epub+zip 199573 2025-09-14T15:50:26.119429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192610 2025-09-14T15:50:24.022456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160723 2022-09-16T14:30:45.007228 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52944 2025-09-14T15:50:20.023470 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52849 2011-05-29T13:32:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52840 2011-05-29T13:32:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20660 2025-09-14T15:50:26.237443 application/rdf+xml 13987 2025-09-14T15:50:22.085454 image/jpeg 3944 2025-09-14T15:50:21.847465 image/jpeg 20086 2011-05-29T13:32:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 21030 2013-01-27T10:05:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 20068 2011-05-29T13:32:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 92444 2025-09-14T15:50:20.255488 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia