Different Quote by Max Stirner
“Feuerbach ... recognizes ... "even love, in itself the truest, most inward sentiment, becomes an obscure, illusory one through religiousness, since religious love loves man only for God's sake, therefore loves man only apparently, but in truth God only." Is this different with moral love? Does it love the man, this man for this man's sake, or for morality's sake, for Man's sake, and so-for homo homini Deus-for God's sake?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ego and Its Own by Max Stirner, 1844
Stirner argues that religious love is self‑deceptive, loving humanity only as a means to God, not for humanity itself.
In simple terms: Religious love loves people for God, not for themselves.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love that values people directly.
Themes
individualism
religion
love
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- ethical debates
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
egoism
theology
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love be both spiritual and sincere?
- Is love for God incompatible with love for humanity?
A Different Perspective
Religious love may coexist with genuine moral love.
