Quote by Johan Huizinga

These are strange times. Reason, which once combatted faith and seemed to have conquered it, now has to look to faith to save it from dissolution.

These are strange times. Reason, which once combatted faith

Summary

This quote highlights the uncertainty and paradoxical nature of our current era. In the past, reason was seen as the opposing force to faith, often disregarding or contradicting religious beliefs. However, in our present circumstances, reason finds itself in a vulnerable position, where it must turn to faith in order to safeguard its own existence from crumbling. This suggests a shift in perspective, recognizing that faith can offer solace or answers that reason alone may struggle to provide in these perplexing times.

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Faith

By Johan Huizinga

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