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“Never before has the world been so desperately asking for answers to crucial questions, and never before has the world been so frantically committed to the idea that no answers are possible.” quote by Edmund Clowney
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“Never before has the world been so desperately asking for answers to crucial questions, and never before has the world been so frantically committed to the idea that no answers are possible.”

Edmund Clowney

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Crisis of Faith” by Edmund Clowney, 1975

Society urgently seeks answers yet often embraces uncertainty, creating paradoxical tension.

In simple terms: People want answers but accept uncertainty.

Key Takeaway

Embrace inquiry while tolerating ambiguity.

Themes

faith uncertainty search for meaning

Mood

pensive serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public discourse
  • education
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance doubt and belief?
  • What questions demand answers?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on certainty can stall progress.

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