Christian religion Quote by David Hume
““So that, upon the whole, we may conclude, that the Christian Religion not only was at first attended with miracles, but even at this day cannot be believed by any reasonable person without one. Mere reason is insufficient to convince us of its veracity: and whoever is moved by Faith to assent to it, is conscious of a continued miracle in his own person, which subverts all the principles of his understanding, and gives him a determination to believe what is most contrary to custom and experience.””
About This Quote
Source Treat: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, 1748
Reason alone cannot establish religious belief; faith acts as a personal miracle that overrides ordinary experience.
In simple terms: Faith is a personal miracle that goes beyond reason.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of reason in matters of faith.
Themes
faith
reason
miracles
belief
skepticism
Mood
reflective
skeptical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal religious experience
- theological debate
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
Epistemology
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith reconcile with contradictory evidence?
- What role does personal experience play in belief?
A Different Perspective
Faith may conflict with empirical evidence, leading to cognitive dissonance.
