Faith Quote by Donald Miller
““My belief in Jesus did not seem rational or scientific, and yet there was nothing I could do to separate myself from this belief. I think Laura was looking for something rational, because she believed that all things that were true were rational. But that isn't the case. Love, for example, is a true emotion, but it is not rational. What I mean is, people actually feel it. I have been in love, plenty of people have been in love, yet love cannot be proved scientifically, and yet we all believe in light and by light see all things. There are plenty of things that are true that don't make any sense. I think one of the problems Laura was having was that she wanted God to make sense. He doesn't. He will make no more sense to me than I will make sense to an ant.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Million Miles in a Day, Donald Miller, 2015
Faith often feels irrational yet compelling; belief persists despite lack of scientific proof.
In simple terms: Belief can be irrational but still powerful.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some truths lie beyond logic.
Themes
faith
philosophy
emotion
belief
paradox
Mood
conflicted
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual searching
- relationship counseling
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
existentialism
subjective truth
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile faith with reason?
- Can love be understood without science?
A Different Perspective
Rational arguments cannot fully address emotional experiences.
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