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“Religion has accepted and almost “Christianized” the machine, and it is dying from this, whether through absurdity and hypocrisy, as in the past, or through capitulation and suicide, as today. It is as if there were only two sins, unbelief and unchastity; the machine is neither an unbeliever nor is it unchaste; therefore one may sprinkle it with holy water in good conscience.”

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Book:The Fullness of God: Frithjof Schuon on Christianity
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Frithjof Schuon
Frithjof Schuon

Frithjof Schuon was a Swiss author known for his research on mysticism and religious philosophy. His works encompass a wide range of religious and philosophical traditions, including Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity. Schuon's writings emphasize the common foundations among different religions and advocate for a trans-denominational religious perspective. more

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