The advent of the Christian God, as the maximum god attained so far, was therefore accompanied by the maximum feeling of guilty indebtedness on earth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The rise of the Christian God brought the strongest feeling of guilt on earth.
- In plain terms
- Christianity introduced a heightened sense of guilt.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious concepts can intensify moral guilt.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is guilt a necessary component of religion?
- How does guilt affect behavior?
Another view
It generalizes the impact of Christianity on all individuals.
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