When men become nervously concerned for orthodoxy it is a sign of some lurking skepticism within their own belief. Faith that is sure of itself does not feel the need of noisily defending its creeds.

Ralph W. Sockman (1889-1970) American Methodist clergyman

Preface to Peace, Part I, “Barriers to be Removed,” Rockwell Lecture on Religious Subjects, Rice Institute (25 Apr 1944)

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