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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