Quote by Tertullian
““Credere quia absurdum est””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Anima, Tertullian, c. 200 AD
The phrase means “to believe because it is absurd,” highlighting faith beyond reason.
In simple terms: Believe despite absurdity.
Accept mystery.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- philosophical debate
- personal faith
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is faith justified?
- How to reconcile reason and belief?
Blind belief may ignore evidence.