Faith quotes

Testimony is an integral part of the Black religious tradition. It is the occasion where the believer stands before the community of faith in order to give account of the hope that is in him or her.

I believe though I do not comprehend, and I hold by faith what I cannot grasp with the mind.

I've always had great faith in the Man Upstairs.

Faith is a higher faculty than reason.

I've always had great faith in people.

I'm an enormous fan of people who have had a lot of faith in themselves, and been on a tremendous journey.

And in that I cannot send unto you all my businesses in writing, I despatch these present bearers fully informed in all things, to whom it may please you to give faith and credence in what they shall say unto you by word of mouth.

The principal end both of my father and of myself in the conquest of India... has been the propagation of the holy Catholic faith.

My faith, inasmuch as I have any, is more like a kind of Joseph Campbell thing, and even that frequently finds itself tested to oblivion in siren waters.

Faith given back to us after a night of doubt is a stronger thing, and far more valuable to us than faith that has never been tested.

Millions of Americans find community, comfort and support in their faith.

The doubt of an earnest, thoughtful, patient and laborious mind is worthy of respect. In such doubt may be found indeed more faith than in half the creeds.

My faith grew strong, and I sent a letter (as I was ordered) to the Rev. Dignitary of the Cathedral of Exeter. I was assured, before I sent it, he would not answer it.

Personal faith can be a powerful force for public good.

Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.

I am struck by the fact that personal faith and political agendas are intertwined more closely now than at any other time in recent history.

God's got something for me. I have faith it'll be OK.

To a certain extent I am taking a leap of faith. I'm adding up the evidence on either side, and I'm seeing the evidence of there not being a God is overwhelming compared to the evidence for there being a God.

Whoever sets any bounds for the reconstructive power of the religious life over the social relations and institutions of men, to that extent denies the faith of the Master.

I believe that today's players who are Christians feel that it's important and their responsibility to acknowledge their faith.