It were better, never to look beyond the present material world. By supposing it to contain the principle of its order within itself, we really assert it to be God; and the sooner we arrive at that divinity, the better. --- David Hume, Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion A religion old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by modern science, might be able to draw forth reserves of reverence and awe hardly tapped by the conventional faiths. Sooner or later, such a religion will emerge. --- Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot A few excellent quotes showing how many people have a sort of religious awe and reverence for the Earth and nature. This is the worship of the creature over the Creator that Paul warns about in Romans.
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:45:45 +0000
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