But not straightforward relief. It no longer cares to escape. We need to come to terms with the universe anyway, and religion makes it easier. The reality of the unseen Ideas elicit from us a reaction, stronger than that which results from sensory input. This motivates prudential and moral behavior.
Higher abstractions give meaning to experience.
Rationalism, opposed to mysticism. Even peace with God is tinged with respectful fear. Man cannot be the measure of things - puny before the universe. St. Francis , Rousseau, Diderot. Nature is absolutely good.