--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In order to console himself, man created…" description: "\"“In order to console himself, man created a dream of another world where there is no death, and for that dream he forfeited *this* world, gave it up de..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06a/alexander-schmemann-18392_another-world_in-order-to-console-himself-man-created_2964694.jpg" --- # In order to console himself, man created a dream of… ![“In order to console himself, man created a dream of another world where there is no death, and for that dream he forfeited *this* world, gave it up decidedly to death. Therefore, the most important and most profound question of the Christian faith must be, How and from where did death arise, and…” quote by Alexander Schmemann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06a/alexander-schmemann-18392_another-world_in-order-to-console-himself-man-created_2964694.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06a/alexander-schmemann-18392_another-world_in-order-to-console-himself-man-created_2964694.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06a/alexander-schmemann-18392_another-world_in-order-to-console-himself-man-created_2964694.jpg) > ““In order to console himself, man created a dream of another world where there is no death, and for that dream he forfeited \*this\* world, gave it up decidedly to death. Therefore, the most important and most profound question of the Christian faith must be, How and from where did death arise, and why has it become stronger than life? Why has it become so powerful that the world itself has become a kind of cosmic cemetery, a place where a collection of people condemned to death live either in fear or terror, or in their efforts to forget about death find themselves rushing around one great, big burial plot?”” [Alexander Schmemann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-schmemann/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humanity creates an imagined afterlife, abandoning the present world, leading to a profound question about death’s origin and power. **In simple terms:** People escape reality by dreaming of another world, ignoring death’s role. Key Takeaway Confront death rather than flee. Themes death faith existence Mood somber thoughtful Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - counseling - spiritual guidance - philosophical inquiry Key Concepts theology existential angst Questions to Reflect On - What does death teach us about life? - How can we find meaning without escapism? A Different Perspective Denial can hinder living fully in the present. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Another world](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/another-world/) [Christian faith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christian-faith/) [Death](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/death/) [Dreams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dreams/) ## Related quotes > [“Believe it or not, good things can come out of chaos. 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