Religion was nearly dead because there was no longer real belief in future life; but something was struggling to take its place - service - social service - the ants' creed, the bees' creed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religion is fading without belief in an afterlife, but social service is rising to take its place like nature creatures do.
- In plain terms
- Old religious beliefs are dying but people are finding new meaning in helping society.
- What can you take from it?
- Find meaning in serving others when old beliefs fade.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives your life meaning?
- How do you serve your community?
Another view
Service may not fully replace the spiritual comfort of religion.
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