G.I. GurdjieffConscious faith is freedom. Emotional faith is slavery. Mechanical faith is foolishness.
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Faith, although it is one of the most potent of human emotions, has the potential to be abused. The power of faith can be misused by those with malicious intent. It is easy to throw oneself into the arms of a god or a religion that promises eternal bliss. Unfortunately, many people are afraid to question their beliefs for fear of being denied their goals.
For some, the power of faith is so strong that they are willing to do anything to appease their deity.
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