Khomeini has offered us the opportunity to regain our frail religion ... faith in the power of words.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Khomeini gave us a chance to restore our weak faith and trust in the power of words.
- In plain terms
- He offered a way to strengthen faith through language.
- What can you take from it?
- Words can revitalize belief.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do words affect faith strength?
- What makes a religion 'frail'?
Another view
The claim assumes the audience shares the same religious framework.
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