Religion is essentially the art and the theory of the remaking of man. Man is not a finished creation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religion aims to remake people. Humans are not complete and need development.
- In plain terms
- Religion helps improve people, who are never finished growing.
- What can you take from it?
- Use religion for personal growth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are humans always work in progress?
- What does remaking mean?
Another view
Religion can also stifle growth if dogmatic.
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