There is a close, if counter-intuitive relationship between fear and worship. The possibility of the ultimate inspires a kind of awe. How can it be less? If the ultimate is perceived as against us, the awe is translated into fear. If however, the ultimate is perceived as for us, the awe is translated into worship. It may be that the nexus between fear and worship is awe.
On the Close Connection between Fear and Worship
On the Close Connection between Fear and Worship
Topic:Philosophy
Posted on:Oct 09 2008
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