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To begin with, the meaning of religion naturally differs from the concepts of religiosity. Religion is of divine origin, while religiosity is a human phenomenon. Religion is the essence of belief, while religiosity is the product of interpretation. Although all religions advocate the higher values championed by philosophy (truth, goodness, and beauty), the various forms of religiosity have led people down divergent paths and into contradictory destinies. Some forms align with the divine essence of religion and elevate humanity to expansive realms, while others strip this higher essence of its meaning and reduce its aims to mere formality. Still others transform religion into a means to its very antithesis.
While the chapters of this book primarily explore experiences of “religiosity” through diverse perspectives, their underlying aim is to delve into the profound and far-reaching consequences that the practical application and exploitation of the concept of “faith” can lead us to. These consequences can be dizzying and dissipate any chance of escaping the abyss, much like whirlpools, hurricanes, and raging storms.
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