Age Quote by Jonathan Swift
“Religion seems to have grown an infant with age, and requires miracles to nurse it, as it had in its infancy.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: A Modest Proposal, 1729
Religion matures yet retains childlike dependence on miracles for validation.
In simple terms: Religion ages but still needs miracles.
Key Takeaway
Recognize faith's need for evidence.
Themes
faith
miracles
growth
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church rituals
- personal belief
- public discourse
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do modern believers reconcile faith with reason?
- What role do miracles play in contemporary religion?
A Different Perspective
Miracles may be metaphorical, not literal.
