Quote by John Updike

Religion enables us to ignore nothingness and get on with the jobs of life.

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Summary

This quote suggests that religion provides a framework or belief system that allows people to overcome the existential fear of nothingness or the emptiness of life. Religion offers guidance, purpose, and a sense of meaning, which enables individuals to focus on the practical tasks and responsibilities of daily life without getting consumed by thoughts of a meaningless existence. It implies that religion serves as a coping mechanism that helps people navigate the uncertainties and difficulties of life by providing them with a comforting and purposeful perspective.

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Religion

By John Updike

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