by CR (020)
Earth is a sphere of matter impregnated with forces which act directly over atoms, forming them, uniting them and keeping them in balance, within a system of complex motions.
Each atom is in constant vibration produced by the energy within it, and is connected to other atoms by the force of cohesion in order to form a molecule. This is the same force of cohesion which unites the molecules among themselves.
From the North to the South pole lines of force are revealed by the magnetic needle of a compass.
The force of gravity exercises powerful effect over the atoms, attracting them to the core in the centre of the globe.
In all its motions the Earth is impelled by the Force which acts inside its atoms.
Therefore, that Force is the fundamental attribute which predominates in the mineral kingdom. In the plant kingdom there is Force but also life. Finally, in the animal kingdom, besides these two, intelligence also predominates.
In short: (1) In the Mineral Kingdom there is mainly Force; (2) In the Plant Kingdom there is mainly Force and Life; (3) In the Animal Kigdom there is Force, Life and also Intelligence.
It should not be inferred from this, however, that no life exists in the mineral kingdom or that there is no Intelligence in the Plant Kingdom. We have merely stated the predominance of the fundamental attributes mentioned in order to facilitate reader comprehension in view of the transcendency of the subject.
Anyone who is willing to delve deeply into this subject will find ample field to develop his reasoning, to strengthen his convictions and to arrive at the conclusion that those two substantial sources - Force and Matter - are the beginning and the end. They are units whose extremes meet, which run parallel and which, in their immeasurability, enfold the infinite, permeate and encircle the Universe.
References
[1] Christian Rationalism, 1st Edition, Rio de Janeiro 1984
[2] Compilation, paraphrasing, translation from original texts in Portuguese
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