Quote by Malcolm Muggeridge

Sex is the mysticism of materialism and the only possible religion in a materialistic society.

Sex is the mysticism of materialism and the only possible re

Summary

This quote suggests that in a materialistic society where acquiring material possessions is highly valued, sex becomes a form of mysticism or higher spiritual experience. It implies that within a materialistic mindset centered on the physical and tangible, sexual experiences hold a sense of mystique and transcendence, becoming a replacement for traditional religious values. The quote appears to emphasize how materialism can diminish the significance of spirituality, leaving sex as the only potential avenue for finding something greater than mere material gain.

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By Malcolm Muggeridge

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