- 20.03.2025
Exploring the Dual Dimensions of Religious Experience
The world of religious experience turns out to be remarkably multifaceted, where personal experience is closely intertwined with objective sociocultural forms. On one hand, inner reverence—capable of awakening in a person the sense of contact with the Absolute—goes beyond ordinary everyday knowledge, transforming into a profound and sensory experience full of emotional power. On the other hand, this experience is reflected in behavior, worldview, and the formation of value orientations, thereby making the religious dimension an integral part of the holistic structure of human personality. Although there is no detailed classification according to D. Hume, modern researchers note that religious experience cannot be understood by limiting it solely to its subjective aspect—it is imbued not only with personal emotions but also with the social context that shapes public norms and relationships. Such a holistic approach paves the way for a deeper understanding not only of the spiritual essence of a person, but also of how values and beliefs interact with everyday life, permeating all spheres of existence.