The God to whom depth in philosophy bring back men's minds is far from being the same from whom a little philosophy estranges them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Deep philosophical study leads to a different idea of God than shallow study does.
- In plain terms
- Deep thinkers return to God, while shallow thinkers leave God.
- What can you take from it?
- Deeper inquiry often reconciles reason and faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does wisdom lead to faith?
- What separates shallow and deep thought?
Another view
Not all deep philosophers return to belief in God.
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