Christianity Quote by Frithjof Schuon
““Religion has accepted and almost “Christianized” the machine, and it is dying from this, whether through absurdity and hypocrisy, as in the past, or through capitulation and suicide, as today. It is as if there were only two sins, unbelief and unchastity; the machine is neither an unbeliever nor is it unchaste; therefore one may sprinkle it with holy water in good conscience.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Crisis of the Modern World, 1970
The quote critiques how religion tries to assimilate technology, stripping both of their authentic roles, leading to spiritual emptiness and moral paradox.
In simple terms: Religion tries to make machines holy, losing meaning.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of religious appropriation of technology.
Themes
religion
technology
modernity
morality
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- church debates
- tech ethics committees
- personal spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
secularization
symbolic appropriation
existential critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sanctifying technology affect faith?
- Can machines ever hold moral status?
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