Why are politics and religion considered diametrically opposite?
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"Politics feeds the ego, seeking power and status, while true religion is the surrender of the ego through inner knowing."
According to Osho, politics and religion are opposites because politics feeds the ego—seeking power, status, and domination—while religion is the dropping of ego through inner knowing. The politician pretends to be somebody; the religious person already knows and needs no power. Power games pervade not just governments but families, offices, and even spiritual ambition; true religion moves beyond all such hierarchy-seeking.
Politics tries to prove you’re important; religion lets go of that need because you already feel complete inside.
Why this matters practically
- Spot ego-driven control in relationships and choose awareness over domination.
- Aim for inner fulfillment instead of chasing status, money, or titles.
- Avoid spiritual ego—don’t use virtue or renunciation to feel superior.
- Aim for inner fulfillment instead of chasing status, money, or titles.
- Avoid spiritual ego—don’t use virtue or renunciation to feel superior.
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