Quote by Michael Ramsey

Reason is an action of the mind knowledge is a possession of the mind but faith is an attitude of the person. It means you are prepared to stake yourself on something being so.

Reason is an action of the mind knowledge is a possession of

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This quote highlights the distinction between reason, knowledge, and faith. Reason is described as a mental process of understanding, while knowledge refers to the accumulation of information. On the other hand, faith is portrayed as a personal disposition or attitude. It suggests that faith involves willingly taking a leap of belief or trust in something, even without concrete evidence or complete understanding. It implies a readiness to invest oneself in the certainty or truth of something, demonstrating a deeper level of commitment and conviction.

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