Good man Quote by Alfred North Whitehead
“The preternatural solemnity of a good many of the professionally religious is to me a point against them.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: 1935, Philosophy of Religion
Excessive solemnity among the religious can appear as a barrier to genuine spirituality.
In simple terms: Too much seriousness can alienate.
Key Takeaway
Balance reverence with openness.
Themes
religion
solitude
authenticity
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
theoretical
personal
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
philosophical critique
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does solemnity affect your faith?
- Can seriousness coexist with joy?
A Different Perspective
Some find solemnity comforting.
![“I don't see [ Trainspotting ] as an albatross, I see it more as a calling card. It's got me out to Hollywood, I've got a good agent, I've got a good manager, I'm getting a lot of work out there and doing a lot of stuff - getting a lot of film projects on the go.” quote by Irvine Welsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/918/irvine-welsh-843_agents_i-don-t-see-trainspotting-as-an-albatros_7750.jpg)
![“I put no stock in religion. By the word religion I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What God desires is here [mind] and here [heart] and what you…” quote by William Monahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e0/william-monahan-3226_every-day_i-put-no-stock-in-religion-by-the-word-r_8215.jpg)
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
