It seems to me that nothing would be more foolish than to reestablish the worship of Wotan. Our old mythology had ceased to be viable when Christianity implanted itself. Nothing dies unless it is moribund. At that period the ancient world was divided between the systems of philosophy and the worship of idols. It is not desirable that the whole of humanity should be stultified- and the only way of getting rid of Christianity is to allow it to die little by little.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests abandoning ancient mythology and letting Christianity die naturally rather than reviving old gods.
- In plain terms
- We should not revive old myths and should let Christianity fade away on its own.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultural transitions are framed as natural processes of replacement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do cultures decide which myths survive?
- Can religion be allowed to die naturally?
Another view
This perspective overlooks the active role of institutions in shaping cultural survival.
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