Quote by Ludwig Feuerbach

Religion is the dream of the human mind. But even in dreams we do not find ourselves in emptiness or in heaven, but on earth, in the realm of reality; we only see real things in the entrancing splendor of imagination and caprice, instead of in the simple daylight of reality and necessity.

Religion is the dream of the human mind. But even in dreams

Summary

This quote by Ludwig Feuerbach suggests that religion is a creation of the human mind, akin to a dream. It contrasts the idea that religious beliefs provide a refuge from earthly realities, asserting that even in dreams, one does not experience emptiness or heaven, but instead remains firmly rooted on earth, in a realm of reality. It argues that religion allows individuals to perceive the real world through the lens of imagination and personal preferences, rather than facing it directly with the clarity and pragmatism of everyday reality.

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