Is God really dead, as Friedrich Nietzsche says?
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"When the idol of the oppressive God falls, rejoice—man is absolutely free, liberated from fear and authority."
According to Osho, Nietzsche’s “God is dead” is not about ultimate reality dying but the collapse of the oppressive, external, Judeo‑Christian God‑idea. Osho applauds this revolt: when that idol falls, “rejoice—man is absolutely free,” no longer dominated by fear and authority. He honors Nietzsche’s courage, blaming the Church’s repression for his breakdown and saying, in a freer Eastern climate, it could have become a breakthrough.
Why this matters practically
- Frees you from fear-based obedience to external authority.
- Encourages independent thinking and personal responsibility.
- Opens space to explore truth without dogma.
- Encourages independent thinking and personal responsibility.
- Opens space to explore truth without dogma.
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