Belief Quote by Jacques Ellul

“Belief is reassuring. People who live in the world of belief feel safe. On the contrary, faith is forever placing us on the razor's edge.” quote by Jacques Ellul — Download Open image

“Belief is reassuring. People who live in the world of belief feel safe. On the contrary, faith is forever placing us on the razor's edge.”

Jacques Ellul

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