Quote by Elie Wiesel

I was very, very religious. And of course I wrote about it in 'Night.' I questioned God's silence. So I questioned. I don't have an answer for that. Does it mean that I stopped having faith? No. I have faith, but I question it.

I was very, very religious. And of course I wrote about it i

Summary

In this quote, the author reflects on their religious beliefs and struggles with faith. They admit to being fervently religious in the past and expressing their religious experiences in their work. However, they disclose the dilemma they faced when encountering God's silence and the subsequent onset of doubts. Despite these questioning thoughts, they emphasize that their faith remains intact. The author acknowledges that they still possess faith but have chosen to challenge and examine it rather than blindly accept it without question.

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By Elie Wiesel

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