Nothing is more indispensable to true religiosity than a mediator that links us with divinity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True religiosity requires an intermediary that connects us to the divine.
- In plain terms
- Religion needs a bridge to the divine.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek a mediator to deepen spiritual practice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What serves as your mediator?
- Can direct experience replace mediation?
Another view
Not all traditions agree on the need for a mediator.
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