Quote by Karl Marx

Religion is the impotence of the human mind to deal with occurrences it cannot understand.

Religion is the impotence of the human mind to deal with occ

Summary

This quote suggests that religion often arises as a result of the human mind's inability to comprehend and rationalize unfamiliar or complex events. It implies that when faced with phenomena beyond their grasp, individuals turn to religious beliefs and practices as a means to provide explanations and find comfort. The quote highlights the limitations of the human mind and its struggle to confront and accept things that cannot be easily comprehended through logical or scientific reasoning.

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By Karl Marx

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