In this influential work, John Fiske sets out to reconcile the evolutionary theory of Charles Darwin with traditional religious beliefs. Drawing on the latest scientific discoveries and philosophical insights, Fiske argues that the development of human civilization is part of a larger evolutionary narrative that ultimately points to the destiny of humanity. This book is a landmark in the history of science and religion, and offers valuable insights into the ongoing debate over the nature of human existence. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.