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Experience Quote by E. W. Howe

“If your faith is opposed to experience, to human learning and investigation, it is not worth the breath used in giving it expression.” quote by E. W. Howe — Download Open image

“If your faith is opposed to experience, to human learning and investigation, it is not worth the breath used in giving it expression.”

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Role of Faith, E. W. Howe, 1992

Faith that contradicts evidence is futile and wastes energy.

In simple terms: Faith must align with experience.

Key Takeaway

Align belief with evidence.

Themes

faith science reason

Mood

thoughtful skeptical

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

education
public policy
personal belief

Key Concepts

epistemology skepticism

Questions to Reflect On

How do you reconcile faith and evidence?
When is faith valuable without proof?

A Different Perspective

Some may argue faith provides comfort beyond proof.

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