What remains after God and religion are considered dead?
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"When God and religion are dead, what remains is the pure essence of human existence—freedom, responsibility, and the power to create our own meaning."
According to Osho, when God (and with him, religion as external authority) are dead, what remains is man and existence itself: human freedom, responsibility, and equality—especially the liberation of women. Without a creator, we are not puppets or machines but evolved, existential beings. This 'death' proclaims our autonomy to live consciously, create meaning, and own our actions.
It means there’s no boss in the sky—only us, free and responsible to shape our lives fairly.
Why this matters practically
- Stops blaming or crediting God; you take full responsibility for choices.
- Undermines patriarchal myths, supporting equal dignity for women and men.
- Frees creativity and authenticity, since life is not pre-scripted by a creator.
- Undermines patriarchal myths, supporting equal dignity for women and men.
- Frees creativity and authenticity, since life is not pre-scripted by a creator.
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