Awe Quote by Philip Pullman
“Religion begins in story. Yes, it does, because religion is an attempt to make sense of what is incomprehensible to us, what is inexplicable, what is awe-inspiring, what is frightening, what moves us to great wonder, and so on. That is the religious impulse, and it is part of our psychological makeup -- of everyone's psychological makeup.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Golden Compass, 1995
Religion arises from humanity’s need to explain the mysterious and awe‑inspiring.
In simple terms: Religion explains the unknown.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the human drive to find meaning.
Themes
religion
story
meaning
psychology
Mood
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- cultural rituals
- education
- therapy
Key Concepts
mythmaking
existential inquiry
cognitive need
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we turn to stories for comfort?
- How can we balance faith and reason?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on stories can limit critical thinking.
![“[When a young person loses faith in his religion because he begins to study science and its methodology] it isn't that [through the obtaining of real knowledge that] he knows it all, but he suddenly realizes that he doesn't know it all.” quote by Richard P. Feynman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5ad/richard-p-feynman-495_faith_when-a-young-person-loses-faith-in-his-r_1473804.jpg)
