“Belief must be something different from a mixture of opinions about God and the world, and of precepts for one life or for two. Piety cannot be an instinct craving for a mess of metaphysical and ethical crumbs.”
Quote by Friedrich Schleiermacher
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On Religion: Speeches to Its Cultured Despisers
This book comprises a series of speeches that delve into the defense of religion against the skepticism and derision often expressed by those who are well-versed in culture and intellectual pursuits. more
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