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Teilhard’s notion of religion transcends narrow definitions tied solely to human experiences. He reframed religion as a cosmic phenomenon, one that binds and draws individuals toward greater unity. This broader understanding allows for a cosmic energy that promotes moral life and advances the evolutionary progress of humanity.
Religion, for Teilhard, becomes not just a practice but an intrinsic part of our being—what he refers to as the “binding power” of life. This view challenges the notion that spirituality can be entirely divorced from organized religion, reaffirming that the spiritual dimension is essential to the human experience.