You know, my faith is one that admits some doubt.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Obama accepts that doubt is part of genuine faith.
- In plain terms
- Faith allows for uncertainty.
- What can you take from it?
- Belief doesn't require absolute certainty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you have faith without doubt?
- What questions do you still ask?
Another view
Some traditions demand total certainty.
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