Quote by Herbert Read
I call religion a natural authority, but it has usually been conceived as a supernatural authority.
Summary
This quote suggests that the speaker views religion as a form of hierarchical power that arises naturally within society. However, throughout history, religion has commonly been perceived as having a transcendent or supernatural origin, with its authority deriving from divine or spiritual sources. The quote highlights a distinction between the inherent sociocultural power of religion and the way it has historically been understood and interpreted by people.
Topics
Religion
By Herbert Read
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