CHAPTER III.

THE RELATION OF GOD TO NATURE.

The issue in regard to this relation stated--The growth of the issue described--The old view of direct relation--The effect of science and the resulting view--The compromise-- Destroyed by evolution--The issue forced--The alternative view--Immanence of Deity--This view explained--Objection of idealism--Answered--It is not subjective idealism-- Objection of pantheism--Answer deferred--Objection that the view is incompatible with practical life--Answered 297