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There’s probably more to this quote, but I’m not sure I agree with it. Religious experience is one of the most ubiquitous experiences in humanity, which I think is behind what I would consider genuine faith. I also don’t understand how pomp and music would render such experiences fake.

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People have mystical encounters in a monks cell, during a high liturgy service, or walking on a trail. Some are had in moments of crises; others in moments of happiness. It’s reasonable to me that we as physical beings would use images, incense, and music to aid us in a spiritual practice.

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