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What does it mean?
The author praises a direct and honest religion for facing reality.
In plain terms
Honest religion helps people face real life battles.
What can you take from it?
Face reality with honest faith to engage life fully.

Where it applies

  • spiritual practice
  • challenges
  • moral decisions

Putting it to work

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • ethical living

Questions to consider

  • How does faith help you face reality?
  • What does honest religion mean to you?

Another view

Religious honesty may not align with secular views on truth.

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