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For if you are to know God, you must forget yourself.
From The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous
Faith is the light that guides us through the darkness.
The most important thing about religion is that it is a matter of experience.
Our faith in the future rests on our faith in the present.
The notion of Jesus as the Son of God is a theological construct, not a historical fact.
From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan
The language of faith is often metaphorical and poetic.
From The Case for God by Karen Armstrong
The faith is like a tree; it grows and bears fruit.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
Faith is the most important factor in the art of healing.
Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.
From Draft No. 4 by John McPhee
And whosoever fears Allah... He will make for him a way out.
Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is an integral part of it.
From God: A Human History by Reza Aslan
Martyrdom is a witness to the truth of the faith.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
True faith requires the courage to live without certainty.
The heart must be prepared to receive Him.
From The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous
The church is the guardian of divine revelation.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
Diversity in faith can lead to richer conversations about life's biggest questions.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
God cannot be understood by the intellect.
From The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous
The concept of covenant is fundamental to Judaism.
Personal faith can be a powerful force for personal transformation.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
The Quran is not a book of science but a book of signs.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
The greatest challenge facing Islam today is the challenge of modernity.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
The path to God is a path of surrender.
From The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous
The man who is convinced of the truth of his scientific beliefs is not only a scientist but also a man of faith.
From The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn
Faith can be seen as a strategy for social cohesion.
From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright
Trust the timing of your life.
From Own Your Everyday by Jordan Lee Dooley
And We have certainly made the Qur'an easy to remember. So is there anyone who will remember?
In times of crisis, people often turn to religion for meaning and solace.
From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong
Faith is a way of seeing that transcends the intellect.
From The Case for God by Karen Armstrong
The martyrs, by their unwavering faith, have shown the world the true power of belief.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
Fundamentalism is not a reaction to modernity but a response to the loss of meaning in the modern world.
From The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong
I am a Muslim, because Islam is my religion.
Belief is a form of self-imposed ignorance.
Jesus was a revolutionary, a man who was willing to die for his beliefs.
From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan
Communities of faith provide belonging and support.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
Faith is not just belief; it is action, commitment, and responsibility.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
In the unknowing lies the true knowledge of God.
From The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous
The stories of our faith traditions can guide us through the complexities of life.
From The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong
In times of suffering, faith can offer solace and hope.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
The testimony of our Lord and Saviour was given to us by the prophets.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
God is not a static being; He is defined by the needs of His followers.
From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright
The Gnostic Gospels emphasize personal experience over institutional doctrine.
From The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels
Faith means belief in something concerning which doubt is theoretically possible.
The historical Jesus is not the same as the Christ of faith.
From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan
Faith is not merely a belief; it is a way of life.
From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero
Faith can be a barrier to understanding.
So be patient. Indeed, the promise of Allah is truth.
A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything.
From The Gay Science by Friedrich Nietzsche
Religions are not just a set of beliefs; they are also a set of practices.
From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero
The spread of the gospel is the fulfillment of God's promise.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
Faith can be a powerful force for social cohesion.
From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright
I trust that everything happens for a reason, even when we’re not wise enough to see it.
From What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey
Understanding different faiths can foster tolerance.
From The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong
The faith that stands on authority is not faith.
Let us remember the lessons of the past, for they shape our faith and guide our actions.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
Faith can be a trap as well as a refuge.
The greatest challenge for the modern believer is to establish a relationship with God.
From The Case for God by Karen Armstrong
The resurrection of Christ is the cornerstone of our hope.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
Those who believe and do righteous deeds will have the Gardens of Paradise as a lodging.
Dogma is the enemy of faith.
Faith requires a commitment to the unknown.
From The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong
We are all God’s children, and we are all made in His image.
From God: A Human History by Reza Aslan
Faith is a way of seeing the world with new eyes.
From A History of God by Karen Armstrong
It is better to be with God and with a man who suffers than to be alone in glory.
Faith is not certainty, but a commitment to seek and explore.
From The Case for God by Karen Armstrong
The struggle for the soul of Islam is the struggle for the soul of humanity.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
Islam is not a religion of peace; it is a religion of submission.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
Faith is not a matter of believing in something, but of living it.
From The World's Religions by Huston Smith
And your Lord says, 'Call upon Me; I will respond to you.'
In this darkness, you will find the light of God.
From The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous
God is the ultimate source of morality.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
Faith is not a set of beliefs but a way of being in the world.
From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero
Faith is a daring trust in the unknown.
From The World's Religions by Huston Smith
Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.
From On Writing Well by William Zinsser
I choose to trust the timing of my life.
From Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Faith is not certainty; it is the courage to doubt.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
For it is not possible to be a good man unless he is a good Christian.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
Be still and know that I am God.
From The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous
In the cloud of unknowing, you must seek Him with a loving heart.
From The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous
The church is indeed a sacred assembly of the faithful, where divine teachings are imparted.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
Indeed, your ally is Allah and His Messenger and those who have believed.
There is no god but God, and Muhammad is His messenger.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
Islam is a religion that demands both action and belief.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
Faith is a journey, not a destination.
From God: A Human History by Reza Aslan
Faith is an essential part of what it means to be human.
From A History of God by Karen Armstrong
The intersection of faith and reason is a complex journey.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
The Gnostics emphasized personal experience of the divine over dogma.
From The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels
Muslims must reclaim their religion from the extremists.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
His followers believed he was the Messiah, but his identity was complex and multifaceted.
From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan
The will to believe is a key element in the development of faith.
Islam is not a religion of the sword, but a religion of the heart.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
The universe is always conspiring in your favor.
From You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
Faith is not belief without proof; it is trust without reservation.
From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan
In every age, the true church is recognized by the truth it holds.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.
The concept of covenant is central to the relationship between God and the Jewish people.
Doubt is a necessary part of faith.
A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything.