Jonathan Z. Smith thought (if I recall correctly) that it's attention that generates the sacred: a sacred place is one where attention happens (collectively); a sacred time when we attend (collectively), so, yes to this understanding of our relationship to ourselves, others, the world.
Jonathan Z. Smith thought (if I recall correctly) that it's attention that generates the sacred: a sacred place is one where attention happens (collectively); a sacred time when we attend (collectively), so, yes to this understanding of our relationship to ourselves, others, the world.