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Faith Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

“Faith becomes lame, when it ventures into matters pertaining to reason!” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“Faith becomes lame, when it ventures into matters pertaining to reason!”

Mahatma Gandhi

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address at the Indian National Congress, 1930

Faith loses its power when it tries to explain or justify rational arguments rather than guiding moral action.

In simple terms: Faith should stay spiritual, not logical.

Key Takeaway

Keep faith simple and moral.

Themes

faith reason spirituality

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal belief
  • ethical decisions
  • religious practice

Key Concepts

theology epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can faith guide actions without overreaching into reason?
  • When should faith yield to evidence?
A Different Perspective

Faith cannot resolve scientific disputes.

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