Quote by Harvey Cox

All human beings have an innate need to hear and tell stories and to have a story to live by. religion, whatever else it has done, has provided one of the main ways of meeting this abiding need.

All human beings have an innate need to hear and tell storie

Summary

This quote suggests that humans have an inherent desire to hear and share stories, as well as to have a narrative that guides their lives. It acknowledges that religion has served as an influential avenue for fulfilling this fundamental need for storytelling and a sense of purpose. While religion has fulfilled various functions, one of its significant achievements has been providing a primary means to satisfy this enduring human craving for narratives to shape and navigate their lives.

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By Harvey Cox

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