The discussions of every age are filled with the issues on which its leading schools of thought differ. But the general intellectual atmosphere of the time is always determined by the views on which the opposing schools agree. They become the unspoken presuppositions of all thought, and common and unquestioningly accepted foundations on which all discussion proceeds.
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When we debunk a fanatical faith or prejudice, we do not strike at the root of fanaticism. We merely prevent read more
When we debunk a fanatical faith or prejudice, we do not strike at the root of fanaticism. We merely prevent its leaking out at a certain point, with the likely result that it will leak out at some other point. Thus by denigrating prevailing beliefs and loyalties, the militant man of words unwittingly creates in the disillusioned masses a hunger for faith. For the majority of people cannot endure the barrenness and futility of their lives unless they have some ardent dedication, or some passionate pursuit in which they can lose themselves. Thus, in spite of himself, the scoffing man of words becomes the precursor of a new faith.
Though God's attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing in our eyes than his justice.
Though God's attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing in our eyes than his justice.
It is not so much what you believe in that matters, as the way in which you believe it and read more
It is not so much what you believe in that matters, as the way in which you believe it and proceed to translate that belief into action.
Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.
Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.
Those of little faith are of little hatred.
Those of little faith are of little hatred.
How can one better magnify the Almighty than by sniggering with him at his little jokes, particularly the poorer ones.
How can one better magnify the Almighty than by sniggering with him at his little jokes, particularly the poorer ones.
The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.
The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.
Destiny is but a phrase of the weak human heart - the dark apology for every error. The strong and read more
Destiny is but a phrase of the weak human heart - the dark apology for every error. The strong and virtuous admit no destiny. On earth conscience guides; in heaven God watches. And destiny is but the phantom we invoke to silence the one and dethrone the other.
Fundamentalists believe Jesus was God becoming man. I believe that Jesus was man becoming God.
Fundamentalists believe Jesus was God becoming man. I believe that Jesus was man becoming God.
