“Reason is one thing and faith is another and reason can as little be made a substitute for faith, as faith can be made a substitute for reason.”
Quote by John Henry Newman
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Discourses Addressed to Mixed Congregations
This book is a compilation of religious discourses that address a wide range of religious beliefs and practices, offering insights and guidance to mixed congregations. more
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John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman was an influential British theologian, philosopher, and writer, known for his contributions to religious philosophy, moral philosophy, and literary criticism. He was born on February 21, 1801, and died on August 11, 1890. Newman was educated at Oxford University and later became a Catholic priest, holding several important positions in the church in Britain and Ireland. more
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