Quote by Dean Inge

Faith is an act of rational choice, which determines us to act as if certain things were true, and in the confident expectation that they will prove to be true.

Faith is an act of rational choice, which determines us to a

Summary

This quote highlights faith as a deliberate and intellectual decision. It suggests that individuals choose to believe certain things and then act based on that belief. Despite the uncertainty, faith allows people to proceed with confidence, anticipating that what they believe will ultimately come to fruition. In essence, faith is characterized as a proactive stance that shapes and guides our actions.

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