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What does it mean?
Certainty in others' beliefs suggests similar doubt in one's own.
In plain terms
Judging others' faith makes me doubt mine.
What can you take from it?
Question your own certainty.

Where it applies

  • interfaith dialogue
  • introspection

Putting it to work

  • tolerance
  • self-reflection

Questions to consider

  • Are you certain about your views?

Another view

Some beliefs can be objectively false.

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