Faith is the most important factor in religious questions…
““Faith is the most important factor in religious questions. If I am capable of grasping God objectively, I do not believe, but precisely because I cannot do this I must believe. If I wish to preserve myself in faith I must constantly be intent upon holding fast the objective uncertainty, so as to remain out upon the deep, over seventy thousand fathoms of water, still preserving my faith.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith persists despite the impossibility of objectively proving God, requiring acceptance of deep uncertainty.
In simple terms: Belief thrives on uncertainty about God.
Key Takeaway
Embrace doubt to strengthen faith.
Themes
faith
uncertainty
existentialism
belief
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
- academic study
Key Concepts
subjectivity
leap of faith
existential risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you hold belief when evidence is absent?
- What role does doubt play in your convictions?
A Different Perspective
Faith may become complacent if uncertainty is ignored.