Having been brought up with a definition of faith as…
“Having been brought up with a definition of faith as adherence to a set of beliefs, I have more and more begun to turn instead toward a definition of faith as openness to truth, whatever truth may turn out to be.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith is reframed as an openness to whatever truth emerges, rather than rigid adherence to pre‑set doctrines.
In simple terms: Faith as openness to truth
Shift from dogma to curiosity
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theological reflection
- interfaith dialogue
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- spiritual counseling
- educational curricula
Questions to Reflect On
- How does openness change one's spiritual practice?
- What limits does dogma impose?