Totality is, in effect, nothing other than the ancient dream of unity common to both believers and rebels, but projected horizontally onto an earth deprived of God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Totality is the dream of unity shared by all, but projected onto earth without God.
- In plain terms
- Everyone wants unity, but without God, it is just horizontal unity.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek unity without relying on divine frameworks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is unity possible without God?
- What is total unity?
Another view
Believers may argue that divine connection is essential for true unity.
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