Faith Quote by Herbert McCabe
““Revolution is not intelligible and certainly not reasonable within the thought forms and language of this current world; revolution requires faith. When he speaks of the new world, the world to come, the revolutionary cannot describe it as a change of conditions within this world which, upon calculation, will be found to be preferable, he can only speak in parables, hoping that he will awaken his listener to share his vision and faith.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Revolution and Faith,” 1975
Revolution cannot be fully explained by current logic; it demands belief and metaphor to inspire change.
In simple terms: Revolution needs faith, not just reason.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate belief in transformative visions.
Themes
revolution
faith
language
vision
change
Mood
hopeful
critical
inspirational
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political activism
- social reform
- ideological movements
Key Concepts
paradigm shift
symbolic thinking
spiritual commitment
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does faith play in your goals?
- How can you convey visionary ideas without concrete proof?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not achieve practical outcomes.
