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If Christ spent an anguished night in prayer, if He burst…

“If Christ spent an anguished night in prayer, if He burst out from the Cross, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' then surely we are also permitted doubt. But we must move on. To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation.” quote by Yann Martel
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“If Christ spent an anguished night in prayer, if He burst out from the Cross, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' then surely we are also permitted doubt. But we must move on. To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation.”

Yann Martel

About This Quote

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

Doubt is natural, but lingering in it prevents progress; we must acknowledge uncertainty and keep moving forward.

In simple terms: Doubt is okay, but don’t stay stuck.

Key Takeaway

Accept doubt, then act.

Themes

faith doubt action resilience

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual questioning
  • decision making

Key Concepts

existentialism theology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you acknowledge doubt without letting it halt you?
  • What actions can you take after feeling forsaken?
A Different Perspective

Choosing doubt as a life philosophy leads to paralysis.

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