It has served us well, this myth of Christ.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The myth of Christ has been useful to us.
- In plain terms
- The story of Christ has served practical purposes.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the functional role of religious narratives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is lost when a myth is seen only as a tool?
- How does utility shape belief?
Another view
It reduces a profound belief to mere utility.
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