Moreover, the idea that there shall come a time when death shall be
overcome, is a persistent part of every prophecy, and of every religious
cult. In these days we find that science is speculating upon the
probability of discovering a specific for senile death, as well as for the
final elimination of death from disease and accidents.
Whether or not this is to be the manner of "overcoming the last enemy," the
fact remains that the almost universally held idea of physical immortality
has a basis in fact, which this postulate of science symbolizes.
"For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortality must put
on immortality, but when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption,
and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall come to pass the
saying that is written: 'Death is swallowed up in victory.'"
So said St. Paul, and his words show clearly that before his time there had
been a prophecy and belief in the final triumph of love over death, not as
an article of faith, but as a common knowledge.
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