Actually Quote by Simon Greenleaf
“The foundation of our religion is a basis of fact - the fact of the birth, ministry, miracles, death, resurrection by the Evangelists as having actually occurred, within their own personal knowledge.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Law of Evidence, 1872
Religion should be based on factual evidence of its core events.
In simple terms: Faith needs factual basis.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence for beliefs.
Themes
faith
evidence
religion
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- academic study
- personal belief
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
historicity
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can faith exist without proof?
- What counts as sufficient evidence?
A Different Perspective
Historical claims are often contested and unverifiable.
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