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“Religion is an attempt, a noble attempt, to suggest in human terms more-than-human realities.” quote by Christopher Morley
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“Religion is an attempt, a noble attempt, to suggest in human terms more-than-human realities.”

Christopher Morley

About This Quote

Source Essay: The American Spectator, 1935

Religion is portrayed as a human effort to describe transcendent truths in relatable terms.

In simple terms: People try to explain the divine using human language.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the limits of human language about the divine.

Themes

faith language transcendence human attempt philosophy

Mood

contemplative inquisitive

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal belief
  • interfaith dialogue
  • spiritual practice
  • educational settings

Key Concepts

theology epistemology metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can language ever truly capture the divine?
  • What are the benefits and limits of framing spirituality in human terms?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook the ineffable nature of spirituality that resists simple description.

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