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Crisis Quote by Greg Koukl

“When we encounter new details of our world we fill in more of the spaces. When we discover details that don't seem to fit with our view of the world, we have a kind of "crisis of faith," even if our worldview is not especially religious. We're forced to redraw our "map" a bit.” quote by Greg Koukl
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“When we encounter new details of our world we fill in more of the spaces. When we discover details that don't seem to fit with our view of the world, we have a kind of "crisis of faith," even if our worldview is not especially religious. We're forced to redraw our "map" a bit.”

Greg Koukl

About This Quote

Source Book: Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Beliefs, Greg Koukl, 2009

New contradictory evidence forces a revision of one’s worldview, likened to a crisis of faith even for non‑religious people.

In simple terms: Contradictory facts demand rethinking beliefs.

Key Takeaway

Update your mental models.

Themes

knowledge belief cognitive dissonance

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • research
  • education
  • policy making
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

Epistemology critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle conflicting evidence?
  • What processes help revise beliefs?
A Different Perspective

Changing beliefs can be socially uncomfortable.

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