Finally there are simple ideas of which no definition can be given; there are also axioms or postulates, or in a word primary principles, which cannot be proved and have no need of proof.
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Nationality: German Type: Philosopher Born: July 1, 1646 Death: November 14, 1716 |
Christ does not save us by acting a parable of divine love; he acts the parable of divine love by saving us. That is the Christian faith.
But I remember the moment when my father died. I wasn't a very committed Catholic beforehand, but when that happened it suddenly all felt so obvious: I now believe religion is our attempt to find an explanation, for us to feel more protected.