Common to all these types is the anthropomorphic character of their conception of God. In general, only individuals of exceptional endowments, and exceptionally high-minded communities, rise to any considerable extent above this level. But there is a third stage of religious experience which belongs to all of them, even though it is rarely found in a pure form: I shall call it cosmic religious feeling. It is very difficult to elucidate this feeling to anyone who is entirely without it, especially as there is no anthropomorphic conception of God corresponding to it. . Albert Einstein
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The third stage of religious experience refers to the experience of God. This occurs when individuals feel the presence of divinity, even if they do not know how to describe it. It is similar to the experiences of other religions, but it is different. The way in which divinity is experienced varies greatly.

Some experience this through prayer or meditation while others feel that God is everywhere all at once. They feel that everything is part of God and that everything in life can be used for good.

Source: The World As I See It

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