Certain Quote by William Robertson Smith
“But we must not forget, this ritual expressed, certain ideas which lie at the very root of true religion, the fellowship of the worshippers with one another in their fellowship with the deity, and the consecration of the bonds of kinship as the type of all right ethical relations between man and man.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Religion of the Semites by William Robertson Smith, 1889
True religion is rooted in communal worship and the sacred bonds linking people and deity.
In simple terms: Religion is about community and shared bonds.
Key Takeaway
Foster fellowship in faith.
Themes
religion
community
ethics
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church gatherings
- interfaith dialogue
- family rituals
Key Concepts
fellowship
kinship
spiritual bonds
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture both personal faith and communal ties?
- What practices strengthen kinship in your spiritual life?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on community may suppress individuality.
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