Quote by Paul Tillich

Religion is the state of being grasped by an ultimate concern, a concern which qualifies all other concerns as preliminary and which itself contains the answer to the question of a meaning of our life.

Religion is the state of being grasped by an ultimate concer

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This quote suggests that religion is a state of being where one is deeply focused on an ultimate concern, which surpasses all other concerns and prioritizes them as secondary. It implies that religion provides an answer to the question of the meaning of life, encompassing a profound purpose that guides one's existence. In this view, religion becomes a central aspect of life, shaping priorities and offering a philosophical framework for understanding and navigating the world.

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