An atheist may be simply one whose faith and love ... -Simone Weil

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An atheist may be simply one whose faith and love are concentrated on the impersonal aspects of God.

Simone Weil , Philosopher
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I love Canada. It's a wonderful political act of faith that exists atop a breathtakingly beautiful land....
It is no accident that faith in Jesus Christ - not only believing in Him but believing Him - is the first principle of the gospel....
Humble prayer to our Heavenly Father, in deep faith in Jesus Christ, is essential to qualify us for the companionship of the Holy Ghost....
I try to act out of faith....
I can't tell you how Aquinas has enriched and changed my life, my thought. He has helped me to be a better evangelical, a better servant of Christ, an...
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