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An over-confident dogmatism is as fatal to theistic belief as scepticism itself; it pretends to prove and to define, only to discover that what it has defined and proved is not its Lord and God. You can no more catch God’s infinity in a net of words than... you can fish out the sea the glories of the dying day.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},2871264,"Faith begins where religious pretension ends.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":49,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":58},1416535,"Religion is more like response to a friend than it is like obedience to an expert.",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[53],{"id":54,"tag":55},4412746,{"id":56,"tag_name":57},2833,"obedience","**The Backstory**\nAustin Farrer, a renowned Anglican theologian and philosopher, penned this quote in the mid-20th century. During this time, Farrer was grappling with the complex relationship between faith and reason, seeking to redefine the role of religion in an increasingly secular society. His thoughts on the subject were influenced by his experiences as a scholar, priest, and friend to many prominent thinkers of the era.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nFarrer's statement subverts the traditional notion of religion as a set of rules or dogma imposed by authority. Instead, he suggests that faith is a personal, relational response to a deeper reality, akin to responding to a friend rather than following an expert's instructions. This paradoxical view highlights the tension between the desire for certainty and the need for genuine connection in spiritual pursuits.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, often isolating world, this insight can guide us toward a more authentic approach to spirituality and personal growth. 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