Every man, either to his terror or consolation, has some sense of religion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every person experiences some form of religion, whether it brings fear or comfort.
- In plain terms
- All people have a religious sense that can terrify or soothe.
- What can you take from it?
- Religion is a universal human experience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does religion evoke both terror and consolation?
- Can secular practices fulfill similar needs?
Another view
Not everyone identifies with religion.
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