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But if we admit God, must we admit Miracle? Indeed…

“But if we admit God, must we admit Miracle? Indeed, indeed, you have no security against it. That is the bargain. Theology says to you in effect, 'Admit God and with Him the risk of a few miracles, and I in return will ratify your faith in uniformity as regards the overwhelming majority of events.” quote by C. S. Lewis
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“But if we admit God, must we admit Miracle? Indeed, indeed, you have no security against it. That is the bargain. Theology says to you in effect, 'Admit God and with Him the risk of a few miracles, and I in return will ratify your faith in uniformity as regards the overwhelming majority of events.”

C. S. Lewis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Admitting belief in God implies accepting the possibility of miracles, which introduces uncertainty into one's worldview.

In simple terms: Belief in God brings chance of miracles and uncertainty.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty as part of faith.

Themes

faith uncertainty miracles

Mood

contemplative skeptical

Type

theoretical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal belief
  • ethical decisions
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

theology philosophy of religion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance faith with desire for predictability?
  • Can you live without fearing the unknown?
A Different Perspective

Miracles may be rare and unpredictable, challenging rational expectations.

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