In the context of religious war and persecution, what makes the difference between superstition and true religion, and how does one turn from one to the other? Explain.
Spinoza and Lessing both explore how doubt, anxiety, and unstable imagination can give rise to superstitions and conflict, but true religion can bring confidence, empowerment and peace. Drawing from readings assigned in this module, write an essay on the relationship between superstition and true religion in Spinoza and Lessing. In the context of religious war […]