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“There is faith in every serious doubt, namely, the faith in the truth as such, even if the only truth we can express is our lack of truth.” quote by Paul Tillich
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“There is faith in every serious doubt, namely, the faith in the truth as such, even if the only truth we can express is our lack of truth.”

Paul Tillich

About This Quote

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

Even deep doubt contains a form of faith, because doubting affirms the existence of truth, however imperfect our grasp.

In simple terms: Doubt itself is a kind of faith in truth.

Key Takeaway

Accept that questioning can coexist with belief.

Themes

faith doubt philosophy truth existential

Mood

inquisitive philosophical

Type

theoretical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • Academic study
  • personal crisis
  • spiritual inquiry

Key Concepts

Epistemology Existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can doubt ever be fully resolved?
  • What role does faith play in uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Faith may be challenged when doubt becomes overwhelming.

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