"What is wanted, in our opinion, is a clear conception - a true knowledge of man's spiritual condition, aim, and destiny, and this we believe is offered to a reasonable certainty in Theosophical teaching and literature. This brotherhood we speak of is no mere Utopia, it is a fact of existence. In its unity all are embraced...We will endeavour to point out the truth underlying every religion, favouring no form in particular. At the foundation we believe science and religion are together” (introduction 1-2).