Human race Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“The human race was in need of salvation because of the perversity of sin. For when people who are ill are cured from their illness, they are called "saved." Therefore, the Lord says: "Your faith has saved you.”
About This Quote
Source Treatilosophical: Summa Theologiae, 1265
Salvation is framed as curing illness, linking faith to being saved, but this view can be misapplied.
In simple terms: Faith equated with being saved like a cure.
Key Takeaway
Recognize faith’s deeper meaning beyond simple rescue.
Themes
faith
salvation
sin
healing
theology
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal crisis
- ethical debate
Key Concepts
redemption
spiritual health
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “saved” truly mean for you?
- Can faith be both cure and comfort?
A Different Perspective
Simplifies complex theology to a medical metaphor.
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