"Most intellectual people do not believe in God, but they fear him just the same"
- Wilhelm Reich
About this Quote
In this quote, Wilhelm Reich recommends that there is a detach between intellectualism and belief in God. He argues that a lot of highly educated individuals do not think in a higher power, but they still hold a sense of worry towards the principle of God. This worry might originate from the unknown and the concept of being evaluated by a higher being. Reich indicates that this fear is a result of societal norms and expectations, rather than an authentic belief in God. He challenges the idea that intelligence and faith are equally exclusive, and highlights the intricacy of human emotions and beliefs.
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