Believe Quote by Emily Foster
““Annie, do you believe in god?” “Of course not,” she answers. “Do you?” “No. No, not really.” She looks at me. “But a little bit?” “It’s not that I believe in god,” I say, struggling to find the next hold. I speak quietly, not letting the words carry beyond our two bodies. “It’s that I wanted to. I grew up in the benignant arms of the Church of England, but it wasn’t the bland ritual that tempted me ever, it was the notion that there was something beyond humanity, a purpose and a meaning greater than . . .” I stop, embarrassed by this bit of arrogance from my adolescent self.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown (fictional dialogue), author unknown
The speaker wrestles with doubt, seeking meaning beyond religion while confronting personal arrogance.
In simple terms: Questioning faith and searching for purpose beyond rituals.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honest doubt and explore personal meaning.
Themes
faith
identity
arrogance
search for meaning
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
conversational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- adolescent conversation
- personal confession
- religious questioning
Key Concepts
existentialism
spiritual doubt
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal arrogance affect spiritual inquiry?
- What does “something beyond humanity” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The dialogue may oversimplify complex theological debates.
