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[from '21: First Epistle of Peter' by St Peter, in 29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / e. Fideism ]

Full Idea

Be ready to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.

Gist of Idea

Always be ready to give reasons for your beliefs

Source

St Peter (21: First Epistle of Peter [c.50], 3:15)

Book Reference

'The Bible', ed/tr. the Church [Collins 1950], p.587


A Reaction

This quotation is the rational theologian's standard response to pure fideism.