# What True Christianity vs. Pagan Life-Conception means in The Kingdom of God Is Within You

> The book contrasts the 'divine life-conception' based on love, truth, and service to God with the 'social/pagan life-conception' based on personal gratification, national glory, and state power, arguing humanity must transition to the former.

## Explanation

The book contrasts the 'divine life-conception' based on love, truth, and service to God with the 'social/pagan life-conception' based on personal gratification, national glory, and state power, arguing humanity must transition to the former.

Tolstoy contrasts his practical, non-mystical Christianity with the pagan life-conception that dominates society and the church.

The Quakers and Ballou argue that true Christianity, based on love and nonresistance, stands in stark contrast to the pagan acceptance of violence and state authority.

Tolstoy contrasts the true moral, vital comprehension of Christianity with the pagan superstitions and idolatry promoted by the churches, calling the latter 'an obsolete paganism in its ossified form.'

Tolstoy contrasts the social (pagan) life-conception based on external laws with the Christian conception based on internal divine nature and love.

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