To believe that God exists is to believe that I stand in some relation to his existence such that his existence is itself the reason for my belief.[2]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Believing in God implies a relation where His existence is the reason for the belief.
- In plain terms
- Belief should be based on truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Ground beliefs in reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What justifies your belief in God?
Another view
Subjective faith may not fit this model.
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