--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I began to feel that if religion was…" description: "\"I began to feel that if religion was either an illusion or a revelation, it was simpler to accept it as an illusion.\" — Mary Roberts Rinehart" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5b0/mary-roberts-rinehart-4636_accepting_i-began-to-feel-that-if-religion-was-eit_2933508.jpg" --- # I began to feel that if religion was either an illusion or… ![“I began to feel that if religion was either an illusion or a revelation, it was simpler to accept it as an illusion.” quote by Mary Roberts Rinehart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5b0/mary-roberts-rinehart-4636_accepting_i-began-to-feel-that-if-religion-was-eit_2933508.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5b0/mary-roberts-rinehart-4636_accepting_i-began-to-feel-that-if-religion-was-eit_2933508.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5b0/mary-roberts-rinehart-4636_accepting_i-began-to-feel-that-if-religion-was-eit_2933508.jpg) > “I began to feel that if religion was either an illusion or a revelation, it was simpler to accept it as an illusion.” [Mary Roberts Rinehart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mary-roberts-rinehart/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. If religion is an illusion, it may be simpler to accept it as such. **In simple terms:** Accept religion as illusion if needed. Key Takeaway Consider simplicity in belief systems. Themes faith philosophy skepticism Mood analytical open‑minded Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal spirituality - academic study - ethical debates Key Concepts illusion simplicity belief Questions to Reflect On - When is belief practical? - How doesillusion shape morality? 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