Although the advancement of material culture has brought extreme conveniences to modern life, human beings are still living with the same fears and uncertainties as in non-civilized times. No matter how the superficial standard of living might improve, humanity will not find happiness until we resolve such fundamental problems as war, natural disasters, and the fear of suffering and death. God and Man was written as a source of guidance and wisdom for those striving to rise above such problems and attain true happiness.