There is a tendency in the West to absolutize our religion. Instead of viewing it as a road sign that points beyond itself, we consider it a stop sign. It becomes the destination, the end. When that happens it becomes confused with the Ultimate Reality that is always beyond utterance, beyond embodiment, beyond form.

How can we both cherish our religious inheritance–its symbols and sacraments–and at the same time let go of it within ourselves?

from The Rebirthing of God