Human, All Too Human, Part 135 summary
Part 135 of 152 · 1 min to read the part
In 135, the speaker argues that mistaken psychology and imagined explanations of motives and experiences are necessary conditions for Christian belief and the felt need for salvation. Recognizing these errors in reason and imagination, the speaker claims, brings Christian belief to an end.
What happens
- The speaker identifies mistaken psychology and imaginative interpretation as necessary conditions for being Christian.
- These interpretations also produce the felt need for salvation.
- The speaker claims that recognizing these errors ends Christian belief.
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What to notice
The sentence states the consequence of the argument: understanding the errors that sustain belief ends that belief.
Quick check
What does the speaker claim happens when someone recognizes these errors of reason and imagination?
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