Man is the only animal that knows he's going to die, so we invent a heaven to keep from going crazy. Most people are hypnotized by organized religion from childhood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans know they will die, which causes fear, so religion offers heaven to cope. Many adopt this from childhood without critical thought.
- In plain terms
- Religion helps people deal with the fear of death.
- What can you take from it?
- Understanding why we seek comfort helps us question our beliefs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you face the fear of death?
- Do you need heaven to cope?
Another view
Not all religious people are hypnotized; many choose faith freely.
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