Acceptance Quote by Evelyn Underhill
“The world of religion is no longer a concrete fact proposed for our acceptance and adoration. It is an unfathomable universe which engulfs us, and which lives its own majestic uncomprehended life: and we discover that our careful maps and cherished definitions bear little relation to its unmeasured reality.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Spiritual Life, 1911
Religion is portrayed as an endless, mysterious reality beyond human concepts, showing our limited ideas cannot fully capture it.
In simple terms: Religion is vast and mysterious, beyond our definitions.
Key Takeaway
Accept mystery and stay humble in belief.
Themes
mystery
humility
spirituality
knowledge limits
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal faith crises
- academic study of religion
- interfaith dialogue
- contemplative practice
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does embracing mystery mean for your daily life?
- How can you balance belief with uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Human attempts to define the divine can still be useful for meaning.
