Absolute Quote by Dejan Stojanovic
““There is a universal reservoir, the source of all knowledge, which is the same for the arts and sciences as for philosophy and religion. In a way, science is an art. In some ways, religion is philosophy because philosophy and religion often deal with the same questions—with the first and the final causes, among others. Religious people a priori “bet” on God, whereas philosophers may bet on God or not. The difference in approach toward God between religion and philosophy is that religion imposes and prescribes God, and philosophy offers the freedom of thought and choice. Religious prescriptions of God are not proof of faith or God’s existence, but rather the opposite—they prove that philosophy is more “religious” than religion because it doesn’t steal God from people but offers freedom.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Interplay of Science, Art, and Religion, 2015
All knowledge stems from a shared source; science, art, philosophy, and religion intersect, yet religion prescribes belief while philosophy offers freedom.
In simple terms: All fields share a common source, but differ in freedom.
Key Takeaway
Value freedom of thought over prescribed belief.
Themes
knowledge
intersection
freedom
belief
philosophy
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
open‑minded
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- interdisciplinary dialogue
- personal belief formation
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
epistemology
metaphysics
religious studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What benefits arise from separating belief from doctrine?
- How can freedom of thought coexist with faith?
A Different Perspective
Prescriptive belief can limit open inquiry.
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