They have not forgotten the Mysteries,” she said, “they…
““They have not forgotten the Mysteries,” she said, “they have found them too difficult. They want a God who will care for them, who will not demand that they struggle for enlightenment, but who will accept them just as they are, with all their sins, and take away their sins with repentance. It is not so, it will never be so, but perhaps it is the only way the unenlightened can bear to think of their Gods.” Lancelet smiled bitterly. “Perhaps a religion which demands that every man must work through lifetime after lifetime for his own salvation is too much for mankind. They want not to wait for God’s justice, but to see it now. And that is the lure which this new breed of priests has promised them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
It critiques religions that demand endless personal toil for salvation, suggesting people crave immediate divine justice.
In simple terms: People want instant divine justice, not endless toil.
Key Takeaway
Seek compassionate, accessible spirituality.
Themes
religion
justice
human nature
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual counseling
- community building
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith balance effort and grace?
- What makes immediate justice appealing?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the value of personal effort.