Real, sensational existence is that which is not dependent…
““Real, sensational existence is that which is not dependent on my own mental spontaneity or activity … But God is not seen, is not heard, not perceived by the senses. He does not exist for me, if I do not exist for him; if I do not believe in God, there is no God for me. … Thus he exists only in so far as he is felt, … His existence therefore is a real one, yet at the same time not a real one - a spiritual existence says the theologian. But spiritual existence is only an existence in thought, in feeling, in belief; … he is a sensational existence, to which however all the conditions of sensational existence are wanting: … at once sensational and not sensational[.]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God’s existence is tied to human perception; without belief, God is not real, yet the feeling of God is a spiritual reality.
In simple terms: God exists only as a feeling or belief, not independently.
Key Takeaway
Recognize belief shapes perceived reality.
Themes
faith
perception
existence
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- religious debate
- existential reflection
- meditative practice
Key Concepts
subjective reality
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does belief mean to you?
- Can something be real without being perceived?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook objective evidence or communal aspects of religion.