Attempt Quote by Christopher Morley
“Religion is an attempt, a noble attempt, to suggest in human terms more-than-human realities.”
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.
Recognize the limits of human language about the divine.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal belief
- interfaith dialogue
- spiritual practice
- educational settings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can language ever truly capture the divine?
- What are the benefits and limits of framing spirituality in human terms?
It may overlook the ineffable nature of spirituality that resists simple description.