What personal tragedy influenced Renan's view on religion?
Death of His Sister
His Shipwreck
Loss of a Child
Bankruptcy
Answer
The death of his sister, at a young age, profoundly impacted Renan's religious beliefs. This tragic event led him to question traditional religious teachings and explore alternative philosophical perspectives, eventually leading him to reject the concept of a personal, interventionist God, and subsequently becoming an agnostic.
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