--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The more one is obsessed with God, the…" description: "\"“The more one is obsessed with God, the less one is innocent. Nobody bothered about him in paradise. The fall brought about this divine torture. It’s n..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/39f/emil-cioran-523_quote_the-more-one-is-obsessed-with-god-the-le_1437788.jpg" --- # The more one is obsessed with God, the less one is… ![“The more one is obsessed with God, the less one is innocent. Nobody bothered about him in paradise. The fall brought about this divine torture. It’s not possible to be conscious of divinity without guilt. Thus God is rarely to be found in an innocent soul.” quote by Emil Cioran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/39f/emil-cioran-523_quote_the-more-one-is-obsessed-with-god-the-le_1437788.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/39f/emil-cioran-523_quote_the-more-one-is-obsessed-with-god-the-le_1437788.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/39f/emil-cioran-523_quote_the-more-one-is-obsessed-with-god-the-le_1437788.jpg) > ““The more one is obsessed with God, the less one is innocent. Nobody bothered about him in paradise. The fall brought about this divine torture. It’s not possible to be conscious of divinity without guilt. Thus God is rarely to be found in an innocent soul.”” [Emil Cioran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/emil-cioran/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Obsession with the divine creates self‑judgment, making innocence impossible; the divine is experienced as a torment of guilt. **In simple terms:** Worrying about God makes you feel guilty. Key Takeaway Recognize that guilt can distort spiritual perception. Themes guilt spirituality innocence existentialism Mood contemplative melancholic Type philosophical reflective When to use this quote - personal reflection - religious study - therapy sessions - philosophical debates Key Concepts theology psychology existential angst Questions to Reflect On - How does your view of divinity affect your sense of purity? - Can guilt be a useful guide rather than a torment? 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