Quote by Blaise Pascal

If we let ourselves believe that man began with divine grace, that he forfeited this by sin, and that he can be redeemed only by divine grace through the crucified Christ, then we shall find peace of mind never granted to philosophers. He who cannot believe is cursed, for he reveals by his unbelief that God has not chosen to give him grace.

If we let ourselves believe that man began with divine grace

Summary

This quote suggests that finding peace of mind is possible if we embrace the belief that humans originated with divine grace, lost it due to sin, and can only be saved through divine grace offered by Christ's crucifixion. It asserts that those who reject this belief are cursed, as their disbelief indicates that God has not chosen to bestow grace upon them. The quote highlights the potential comfort and tranquility that can be found in faith, contrasting it with skepticism or atheism, which may not provide the same sense of divine support.

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By Blaise Pascal

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