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Love as a Religion in a Farewell to Arms
Summary: Reliance on love can be compared to the religious dependence on God. When pious individuals become afraid, they tend to show their faith by prayers, in hope of a blessing. This comforts those who pray, and their belief is so powerful that the pain is mollified by their faith. Likewise, when a couple is put in a fearful position, they depend on each other's presence for safety.
In this world in which everything ends and death is inevitable, it is common to search for some type of comfort. There are two main things that people rely on for this feeling of safety and happiness; these are love and religion. However, these two can actually be described as the same concept. When a person experiences true love, they sacrifice, idolize, and adore their companion, which is what religion is all about. Since the moment a person is introduced to religion, they are told to consider it the most important priority, and the same thing is done when one falls in love with another. Having one of these two things provides people with faith and strength, along with something to live for. In the novel by Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, the author further explains this truth and depicts how love is the new modern religion...
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