It is far more important to build a home than to erect a church. The holiest temple beneath the stars is a home that love has built.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Building a loving home is more important than constructing a church.
- In plain terms
- A home built on love is holier than any church.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize family and love over religious buildings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find holiness?
- What builds a better life?
Another view
It may alienate religious communities.
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