We must find our way to a time when faith, without evidence, disgraces anyone who would claim it.[2]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Faith without evidence should disgrace the claimant.
- In plain terms
- Faith needs evidence.
- What can you take from it?
- Never claim faith without evidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should faith require evidence?
Another view
This may alienate religious people.
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