Quote by Paul Tillich

Faith is an act of a finite being who is grasped by, and turned to, the infinite.

Faith is an act of a finite being who is grasped by, and tur

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This quote emphasizes that faith is the expression of a limited individual who acknowledges and redirects themselves towards the boundless realm of the infinite. It implies that faith involves recognizing one's own limitations and embracing something larger and beyond their comprehension. It suggests that faith is an intentional action taken by a finite being to connect with and find meaning in the limitless and transcendent aspects of life.

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