Quote by Sir William Temple

We shall say without hesitation that the atheist who is moved by love is moved by the Spirit of God; an atheist who lives by love is saved by his faith in the God whose existence (under that name) he denies.

We shall say without hesitation that the atheist who is move

Summary

This quote suggests that an atheist who acts out of love and compassion is, in a sense, guided by the Spirit of God. It argues that the atheist's actions of love are a form of salvation, despite their denial of God's existence. It implies that it is not necessarily the belief in God that determines salvation, but rather the expression of love and faith in a higher power, even if unrecognized or denied by the individual.

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Atheism

By Sir William Temple

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