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“all healthy spirituality will always have a truly “sexual” character to it, a desire for re-union. Religion is always, in one sense or another, about making one out of two! Cheap religion is invariably about maintaining the two and keeping things separate and apart. Think about that and see if it…” quote by Richard Rohr
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““all healthy spirituality will always have a truly “sexual” character to it, a desire for re-union. Religion is always, in one sense or another, about making one out of two! Cheap religion is invariably about maintaining the two and keeping things separate and apart. Think about that and see if it is not true.””

Richard Rohr

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Spirituality seeks unity and integration, while superficial religion keeps division and separation.

In simple terms: True spirituality unites, cheap religion divides.

Key Takeaway

Seek integration, avoid separation.

Themes

unity spirituality religion division integration

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • interfaith dialogue
  • personal growth
  • community building

Key Concepts

wholeness dualism reunion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience unity in your spiritual life?
  • What barriers keep you from true integration?
A Different Perspective

Superficial practices may claim unity but still enforce separation.

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