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If I believe in God at all, it is my choice to believe. If…

“If I believe in God at all, it is my choice to believe. If my inner self tells me to believe in God- then I believe. I believe because I fell God's presence, and my heart tells me He is there. But if I no longer feel God's presence, and if my heart suddenly tells me that there is no God-I will…” quote by Yuval Noah Harari
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““If I believe in God at all, it is my choice to believe. If my inner self tells me to believe in God- then I believe. I believe because I fell God's presence, and my heart tells me He is there. But if I no longer feel God's presence, and if my heart suddenly tells me that there is no God-I will cease believing. Either way, the real source of authority is my own feelings. So even while saying that I believe in God, the truth is that I have a much stronger belief in my own inner voice.””

Yuval Noah Harari

About This Quote

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

Belief in God is presented as a personal, feeling‑based choice rather than an external authority.

In simple terms: Faith is a personal feeling.

Key Takeaway

Trust your inner voice.

Themes

faith individualism authority spirituality

Mood

introspective thoughtful

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal decision making
  • spiritual reflection
  • ethical discussions
  • religious dialogue

Key Concepts

existentialism subjective truth psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do feelings shape your convictions?
  • Can belief be both personal and communal?
A Different Perspective

May overlook objective evidence or communal traditions.

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