Our religion vulgarly stands on numbers of believers…
“Our religion vulgarly stands on numbers of believers. Whenever the appeal is made--no matter how indirectly--to numbers, proclamation is then and there made, that religion is not. He that finds God a sweet, enveloping presence, who shall dare to come in?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Religion reduced to numbers loses its intimate, personal essence.
In simple terms: Numbers dilute true religion.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal spiritual experience.
Themes
individualism
faith
authenticity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- quiet reflection
- community dialogue
- study of texts
Key Concepts
philosophy
spirituality
critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal faith with community?
- What practices keep your spirituality personal?
A Different Perspective
Group worship can still be meaningful.