When religion has said its last word, there is little that…
“When religion has said its last word, there is little that we need other than God Himself. The evil habit of seeking God-and effectively prevents us from finding God in full revelation. In the and lies our great woe. If we omit the and we shall soon find God, and in Him we shall find that for which we have all our lives been secretly longing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote suggests that reliance on religious doctrine blocks direct experience of God, and abandoning that reliance reveals true longing.
In simple terms: Religion blocks direct divine experience; letting go reveals true longing.
Key Takeaway
Drop doctrinal dependence to encounter God.
Themes
spirituality
faith
longing
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- meditation
- spiritual crisis
- seeking meaning
- inner reflection
Key Concepts
theology
existential yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the last word” of religion mean to you?
- How might letting go of doctrine change your spiritual life?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as dismissing organized religion, which can be controversial.