"Even if it were proven that God didn't exist, Religion would still be Saintly and Divine"
- Charles Baudelaire
About this Quote
This quote by Charles Baudelaire suggests that faith is not dependent on the existence of God. Even if it were proven that God did not exist, faith would still be seen as saintly and divine. This suggests that religious beliefs is more than just a belief in a higher power, but rather a set of worths and principles that are viewed as spiritual and worthwhile of regard. Baudelaire is suggesting that faith is a moral code that is independent of any specific deity. He is stressing the significance of morality and ethics, no matter whether one thinks in a greater power. This quote is a reminder that religion is not practically thinking in a particular deity, however rather about living a life of virtue and morality.
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