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“So, as we have our tea, I propose not only to operate on your heart so as to change your will, but also on your eyes so as to change your outlook. But wait a minute. No, I do not propose to operate at all. I myself cannot do anything of the sort. I am just mildly suggesting that you are perhaps dead, and perhaps blind, leaving you to think the matter over for yourself. If an operation is to be performed it must be performed by God Himself.”

Quote by Cornelius Van Til

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Cornelius Van Til
Cornelius Van Til

Cornelius Van Til was a Dutch-American philosopher born on May 3, 1895, and died on April 17, 1987. He was a leading figure in Christian philosophy, known for his unique philosophical methods and theological perspective. more

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