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A religious awakening which does not awaken the sleeper to love has roused him in vain
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"A religious awakening which does not awaken the sleeper to love has roused him in vain"

- Jessamyn West

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This quote by Jessamyn West talks to the value of love in spiritual awakening. It suggests that a spiritual awakening is not complete unless it causes a higher understanding and appreciation of love. Without love, the religious awakening is basically useless. It is not enough to just understand one's faith; one should likewise be able to reveal and share that faith with others through love. Love is the foundation of any meaningful spiritual experience, and without it, the awakening fails. It is inadequate to just know one's faith; one need to likewise be able to express and share that faith with others through love. Love is the foundation of any meaningful religious experience, and without it, the awakening fails. Love is the crucial to unlocking the true potential of a religious awakening, and it is vital for a person to be able to share their faith with others in a significant way. Without love, the spiritual awakening is insufficient and ultimately ineffective.

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Jessamyn West This quote is written / told by Jessamyn West between June 18, 1902 and February 23, 1984. She was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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