What is the most fundamental mistake of all religions?
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"The greatest mistake of all religions is their claim to omniscience; true spirituality begins with the humility to admit, "I don't know."
According to Osho, the most fundamental mistake of all religions is their pretence of omniscience—their refusal to admit 'we don't know.' To protect authority and priestly power, they claim total knowledge, turning living inquiry into dogma. True religion, like science, requires humility before the unknown and unknowable, fostering exploration of inner truth rather than inherited beliefs.
Religions go wrong when they act like they know everything instead of honestly admitting uncertainty and guiding people to discover truth themselves.
Why this matters practically
- Encourages humility and continuous learning instead of rigid belief.
- Frees you to test, meditate, and experience directly rather than relying on authorities.
- Reduces fanaticism and conflict born from claims of absolute truth.
- Frees you to test, meditate, and experience directly rather than relying on authorities.
- Reduces fanaticism and conflict born from claims of absolute truth.
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