Since at this time I was still very much in a quandary over religious faith, I placed my two opposing beliefs side by side, allowing each to state its case in its own way. In this manner, a virtual cease-fire could exist between my childhood piety and my newfound harsh rationalism. Thus, there are no neurotic complications between the knight and his vassals. Also, I infused the characters of Jof and Mia with something that was very important to me: the concept of the holiness of the human being. If you peel off the layers of various theologies, the holy always remains.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He reconciles faith and rationalism by viewing the sanctity of humanity as transcending specific theologies.
- In plain terms
- He finds a universal holiness in humans beyond religious labels.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek common humanity beyond doctrinal differences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines 'holiness' without religion?
- How can this idea shape interpersonal relations?
Another view
The concept of a universal holiness can be vague and hard to operationalize.
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