Beacon Group.

No. VIII.—eleven Years of Age.

[Colour of Badge, Blue.]

Under this head the following subjects may be proposed:

The rights of conscience in matters of religion.

Revelations of Nature through arts, sciences, philosophy, and spirituality.

Compare natural truths with the teachings of the Testaments.

Test all written revelations by the laws and developments of Nature and Reason.

What meaning do you attach to the word, "Conscience?"

Suppose you don't mind the still, small voice of Conscience, what feelings do you have?

Suppose you violate your honour, or tell what you know is not true, what is your feeling?

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What is meant by the word "Revelation?" (That which is concealed is not revealed.)

You know that Nature never falsifies or misleads. Her tides and sunshine and seasons are certain, like her laws. Will you not correctly inform your reason what is and what is not true in the doctrines and creeds of men?

Did not Jesus and other good teachers point mankind to God through Nature?