Single Idea 12317

[catalogued under 29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / a. Religious Belief]

Full Idea

The God of metaphysics makes sense of existing according to a proof, while the God of religion makes sense of living according to an encounter

Gist of Idea

The God of religion results from an encounter, not from a proof

Source

Alain Badiou (Briefings on Existence [1998], Prol)

Book Reference

Badiou,Alain: 'Briefings on Existence', ed/tr. Madarsz,Norman [SUNY 2006], p.26

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