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Faith is the result of the act of the will, following upon…

“Faith is the result of the act of the will, following upon a conviction that to believe is a duty.” quote by John Henry Newman
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“Faith is the result of the act of the will, following upon a conviction that to believe is a duty.”

John Henry Newman

About This Quote

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

Faith arises from a deliberate will to uphold a conviction, seen as a moral duty.

In simple terms: Faith is a chosen duty.

Key Takeaway

Choose belief as a responsibility.

Themes

faith will duty

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • ethical decisions
  • spiritual formation

Key Concepts

theology ethical philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What duties shape your convictions?
  • Can will override doubt?
A Different Perspective

Faith may conflict with evidence.

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