Fence post Quote by Bergsveinn Birgisson
““You two are the only religion I've ever had. I haven't chosen to kiss up to God and Christ when things have gone badly in my life. There are, of course, many who suffer from hunger and poverty. I've always had enough for me and mine and accepted responsibility for the decisions I've made, not interfering with those distinguished gentlemen in their jobs. I've also understood that this God in Heaven must be at least partly created by man. I guess I know He exists, but He's hardly the type to sport whiskers. I've felt rather that He speaks to mankind in the autumn colors of the crops, or in the scent of newly cut driftwood pieces that cleave so exquisitely into fence posts and outlast their maker.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Personal Theology of a Secular Soul,” 2021
The speaker sees religion as a personal, human‑crafted concept, finding spiritual meaning in nature rather than dogma.
In simple terms: Religion is a personal, human‑made idea.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal meaning.
Themes
spirituality
humanism
nature
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- environmental appreciation
- ethical living
Key Concepts
personal theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find spiritual comfort?
- What role does nature play in your belief system?
A Different Perspective
May lack communal support found in organized faith.
