The Kingdom of God Is Within You

The Kingdom of God Is Within You is a non-fiction book written by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. First published in 1894, the book explores Tolstoy's beliefs about Christianity, nonviolence, and the role of the state in society. In the book, Tolstoy argues that the true meaning of Christianity is not found in organized religion or church doctrine, but rather in the individual's personal relationship with God. He advocates for a nonviolent approach to life, rejecting the use of force and violence in any form, including war and capital punishment. Tolstoy also critiques the role of the state in society, arguing that the state's use of force to maintain order is inherently violent and immoral. He advocates for a society based on voluntary cooperation and mutual aid, rather than coercion and domination. The Kingdom of God Is Within You has had a significant impact on Christian pacifism and nonviolent resistance movements, including Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of satyagraha. It remains a thought-provoking and challenging work that challenges readers to reconsider their beliefs about religion, violence, and the role of the state.The Christian religion is not a legal system which, being imposed by violence, may transform men's lives. Christianity is a new and higher conception of life. A new conception of life cannot be imposed on men; it can only be freely assimilated. And it can only be freely assimilated in two ways: one spiritual and internal, the other experimental and external.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.