"Heathenism is a state of mind. You can take it that I'm referring to one who does not see his world. He has no mental light. He destroys almost unwittingly. He cannot feel any Gods presence in his life. He is the 21st century man"

The quote by David Bowie is describing an individual who is disconnected from the world around them and has no spiritual connection. This person is not able to see the charm and potential of the world and rather selects to destroy it. They are unable to feel the presence of any God in their life, and instead live in a state of heathenism. This individual is representative of the 21st century male, who is disconnected from the spiritual world and rather resides in a state of materialism and damage. This quote is a cautioning to us all to be mindful of our actions and to make every effort to connect with the spiritual world in order to live a more meaningful life.