Belief Quote by Joseph Glanvill
“The belief of our Reason is an Exercise of Faith, and Faith is an Act of Reason.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Exercise of Reason, 1660
Reason and faith are interdependent; each can support the other as a mental exercise and a belief act.
In simple terms: Reason and faith support each other.
Key Takeaway
Balance rational thought with belief.
Themes
philosophy
theology
epistemology
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- spiritual practice
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
interdependence
faith
reason
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile doubt with belief?
- When does faith become irrational?
A Different Perspective
Faith without reason can become dogma; reason without faith may become nihilism.
