Believe Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
“The most pressing question on the problem of faith is whether a man as a civilized being can believe in the divinity of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, for therein rests the whole of our faith.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Brothers Karamazov, 1880
Faith hinges on believing Jesus as divine; this belief defines the whole of Christian faith for a civilized person.
In simple terms: Faith requires believing Jesus is divine.
Key Takeaway
Accept the core of faith.
Themes
faith
divinity
civilization
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal belief
- church doctrine
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does believing in Jesus mean to you?
- Can faith coexist with modern civilization?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be challenged by secular rationalism.
