Should we be disheartened if God is dead?
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"The death of God is not a reason to be disheartened; it is the liberation from false idols, inviting you to seek the true divine within."
According to Osho, do not be disheartened: the 'death of God' only signals the collapse of counterfeit gods, clearing the way to seek the real. Doubt is the necessary force that topples idols; atheism, lived fully, becomes a ladder toward authentic faith. The true obstacle is false belief, which blocks the journey to the living divine.
Don’t be sad if the old idea of God breaks; questioning fake ideas helps you find what’s true.
Why this matters practically
- Turns a crisis of faith into a doorway for deeper seeking.
- Encourages honest doubt to test secondhand beliefs.
- Reduces fear of atheism and judgment of others, fostering open exploration.
- Encourages honest doubt to test secondhand beliefs.
- Reduces fear of atheism and judgment of others, fostering open exploration.
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