Dependence Quote by Friedrich Schleiermacher
“The essence of religion consists in the feeling of an absolute dependence.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Philosophy of Religion, 1799
Religion’s core is feeling wholly dependent on something greater than oneself.
In simple terms: Religion is absolute dependence.
Key Takeaway
Recognize dependence on the divine.
Themes
faith
dependence
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- spiritual crises
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does dependence shape belief?
- What is the opposite of absolute dependence?
A Different Perspective
Dependence can be interpreted as empowerment.
![“They [leaders in Western Europe] do not misuse financial instruments, financial injections, but, first of all, seek structural change. This is urgent for our economy as well, maybe even more urgent bearing in mind the problem that we cannot yet deal with, namely the prevalence of the oil and gas…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fab/vladimir-putin-261_change_they-leaders-in-western-europe-do-not-mi_43180.jpg)
![“The heart becomes sick, as the body becomes sick, and its remedy is al-Tawbah (repentance) and protection [from transgression]. It becomes rusty as a mirror becomes rusty, and its clarity is obtained by remembrance. It becomes naked as the body becomes naked, and its beautification is al-Taqwa. It…” quote by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/454/ibn-qayyim-al-jawziyya-10803_als_the-heart-becomes-sick-as-the-body-becom_66500.jpg)