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November 23, 2008

faith and uncertainty

Faith is certain in so far as it is an experience of the holy. But faith is uncertain in so far as the infinite to which it is related is received by a finite being. This element of uncertainty in faith cannot be removed, it must be accepted. And the element in faith which accepts this is courage. . . . Where there is daring and courage there is the possibility of failure. And in every act of faith this possibility is present. The risk must be taken.


Paul Tillich - Dynamics of Faith

Posted by amin at November 23, 2008 8:57 PM