It is commonly said that if rational argument is so seldom the cause of conviction, philosophical apologists must largely be wasting their shot. The premise is true, but the conclusion does not follow. For though argument does not create conviction, the lack of it destroys belief. What seems to be proved may not be embraced; but what no one shows… — Austin Farrer Copy Share
What no one shows the ability to defend is quickly abandoned. Rational argument does not create belief, but it maintains a climate… — Austin Farrer Copy Share Image
When we pray, we must begin by conceiving God in full and vigorous images, but we must go on to acknowledge the inadequacy of… — Austin Farrer Copy Share Image
'Knowledge, without common sense,' says Lee, is 'folly; without method, it is waste; without kindness, it is fanaticism; without religion, it is death.' But… — Austin Farrer Copy Share Image
“What seems to be proved may not be embraced; but what no one shows the ability to defend is quickly abandoned. Rational argument does… — Austin Farrer Copy Share Image
It is commonly said that if rational argument is so seldom the cause of conviction, philosophical apologists must largely be wasting their shot. The premise is true, but the conclusion does not follow. For though argument does not create conviction, the lack of it destroys belief. What seems to be proved may not be embraced; but what no one shows… — Austin Farrer Copy Share
...the best figurative poetry speaks not to the frivolous intellect, but (if anything does) straight to the heart; and does it better than plain… — Austin Farrer Copy Share Image
Religion is more like a response to a friend than it is like obedience to an expert. — Austin Farrer Copy Share Image
One of the silliest of all discussions is the question whether God is personal-it would be more useful to inquire whether ice is frozen. — Austin Farrer Copy Share Image
Christ does not save us by acting a parable of divine love; he acts the parable of divine love by saving us. That is… — Austin Farrer Copy Share Image
What no one shows the ability to defend is quickly abandoned. Rational argument does not create belief, but it maintains a climate in which… — Austin Farrer Copy Share Image
The crucial revelatory images that express 'the thought of Christ' are present in scripture and reinforced in worship. — Austin Farrer Copy Share Image
