Ancient egyptian Quote by J. Krishnamurti
““We are asking if thought can be aware of itself. That is rather a complex question, and requires very careful observation. Thought has created wars through nationalism, through sectarian religions. Thought has created all this; God has not created the hierarchy of the church--the pope, all the robes, all the rituals, the swinging of the incense, the candles. All that paraphernalia that goes on in a cathedral or in a church is put together by thought, copied, some of it, from the ancient Egyptians, from the ancient Hindus, and Hebrews. It is all thought. So "God" is created by thought.””
About This Quote
The passage argues that thought, not deity, constructs religious structures and concepts of God, implying that divinity is a mental construct.
In simple terms: Thought creates religious hierarchies and the idea of God, not the divine itself.
Key Takeaway
Recognize thought's role in shaping belief systems.
Themes
philosophy
religion
mind
construction
Mood
analytical
philosophical
Type
spiritual
intellectual
When to use this quote
- theology
- psychology
- history
- culture
Key Concepts
spiritual inquiry
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How does thought influence faith?
- Can belief exist without mental constructs?
A Different Perspective
Attributing all religious form to thought may overlook experiential aspects.
