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Felix Adler

Ethical religion can be real only to those who are engaged in ceaseless efforts at moral improvement. By moving upward we acquire faith in an upward movement, without limit.

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Felix Adler is saying that true religious belief depends on constantly working to become a better person. As we keep improving morally, we naturally develop trust that this progress can continue indefinitely.

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