Belief Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“In your intercourse with sects, the sublime and abstruse doctrines of Christian belief belong to the Church; but the faith of the individual, centred in his heart, is, or may be, collateral to them. Faith is subjective.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “On the Nature of Faith”, 1815
Distinguishes institutional doctrine from personal belief, emphasizing that true faith is an inner, subjective experience.
In simple terms: Religion is external; faith is personal.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner conviction.
Themes
religion
faith
individualism
subjectivity
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- private meditation
- spiritual counseling
- academic study
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can personal faith exist without organized religion?
- How does inner belief shape moral actions?
A Different Perspective
Institutional doctrines can suppress personal spirituality.
