Quote by Cardinal J. Newman

It is as absurd to argue men, as to torture them, into believing.

It is as absurd to argue men, as to torture them, into belie

Summary

This quote by Voltaire means that it is pointless to force or manipulate people into adopting certain beliefs. Trying to convince or pressure others to accept a particular ideology or faith goes against reason and humane principles. Beliefs should be formed and accepted by individuals willingly and based on their own experiences and exploration of ideas, rather than being imposed upon them forcefully.

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Faith

By Cardinal J. Newman

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