Faith Quote by George H. Smith
““Jesus sweetens the prize by the promise that the man of faith will be endowed with miraculous powers. “All things are possible to him who believes.” ...he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because go to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it...if you ask anything in my name, I will do it. (John 14. 12-14) ...if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move hence to yonder place,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. (Matthew 17. 20) Unlike many of his other teachings, these statements by Jesus are quite clear. Anything asked in the name of Jesus will be granted, including the miraculous transportation of a mountain. It would take very few examples of mountain moving to convert the atheists of the world, but the modern Christian is reluctant to defend these grandiose claims of faith, much less attempt an actual demonstration.””
About This Quote
Source Book: "Atheism: A Philosophical Justification" by George H. Smith, 1995
Jesus' claims of miraculous power are presented as literal promises, but they lack empirical evidence and can be seen as exaggerated faith.
In simple terms: Miraculous claims lack evidence.
Key Takeaway
Question faith claims.
Themes
faith
miracles
skepticism
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- critical thinking
- philosophical inquiry
- public discourse
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you?
- How do you reconcile faith and reason?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook metaphorical interpretations.
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