Belief Quote by Thomm Quackenbush
““Jasmine had endured enough parochial schooling before middle school to have a residual attachment to the beautiful parts of believing, the certainty of knowing one is loved by something beyond comprehension, but also a niggling fear of those who believed too much in anything they could not touch. Believers were the sort to wave pictures of dead fetuses at her when she went to her gynecologist for a checkup.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly, 2006
Jasmine clings to a comforting belief in something beyond understanding, yet fears those who over‑believe in the intangible, illustrated by a shocking encounter at a medical exam.
In simple terms: Faith versus fear of extreme belief.
Key Takeaway
Question the limits of belief and its impact on safety.
Themes
faith
fear
belief
vulnerability
Mood
anxious
critical
Type
novel
social commentary
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- medical settings
- education
- personal growth
Key Concepts
spirituality
psychology
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- When does belief become harmful?
- How can one nurture healthy spirituality?
A Different Perspective
The quote may generalize believers and ignore positive aspects of faith.
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