Quote by Gary Parker

If faith never encounters doubt, if truth never struggles with error, if good never battles evil, how can faith know its own power? In my own pilgrimage, if I had to choose between a faith that has stared doubt in the eye and made it blink, or a naive faith that has never known the firing line of doubt, I will choose the former every time.

If faith never encounters doubt, if truth never struggles wi

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of encountering doubt, struggles, and battles in order for faith to truly understand its strength. It suggests that faith can only truly know its power when it has been tested and challenged by doubt, error, and evil. The speaker believes that a faith that has faced doubt and emerged victorious is far more profound than a naive faith that has never been tested. They argue that the experiences of doubt and struggles provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of faith, making it stronger and more resilient.

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