Abyss Quote by Max Muller
“Without a belief in personal immortality, religion surely is like an arch resting on one pillar, like a bridge ending in an abyss.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Comparative Religion, Max Müller, 1880
Without belief in personal afterlife, religion lacks a solid foundation.
In simple terms: Religion needs belief in personal immortality.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on personal beliefs about afterlife.
Themes
religion
philosophy
afterlife
Mood
introspective
philosophical
Type
religious
existential
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- ethical decisions
- cultural rituals
Key Concepts
existentialism
faith foundations
spiritual security
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you moral guidance without afterlife belief?
- How do you find purpose beyond mortality?
A Different Perspective
May overlook secular moral frameworks.
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