Beginning in the fall I hope to hold a discussion series around this work. Give it a listen and see if you might like to be involved!
Summary The book 'Let Us Have Faith' by Helen Keller explores the power of faith and its impact on individuals and society. Keller emphasizes that faith is not confined to any specific religion or institution, but is a universal force that can inspire and motivate people. She argues that faith is not passive, but active, and that it can empower individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. Keller also discusses the regenerative and transformative nature of faith, and how it can lead to personal growth and societal progress. She concludes by urging individuals to have faith in themselves and in the potential of humanity. Faith is a responsibility and a privilege that can guide us through challenging times. It is the inner power within us that can help us overcome fear and uncertainty. Faith is essential for creating a better world and maintaining democracy. It is the foundation of a harmonious society and the driving force behind progress and social justice. Americans have a unique heritage of faith and a history of fighting for the oppressed. It is crucial for us to reclaim and uphold faith in order to build a brighter future.
Keywords faith, power, inspiration, motivation, universal force, active, obstacles, greatness, regenerative, transformative, personal growth, societal progress, potential, responsibility, privilege, inner power, fear, uncertainty, better world, democracy, harmonious society, progress, social justice, Americans, heritage, fighting for the oppressed, brighter future
Takeaways
Faith is a powerful force that can inspire and motivate individuals.
Faith is not confined to any specific religion or institution.
Faith is active, not passive, and can empower individuals to overcome obstacles.
Faith has a regenerative and transformative effect, leading to personal growth and societal progress.
Having faith in oneself and in the potential of humanity is essential. Faith is a responsibility and a privilege that can guide us through challenging times.
Faith is the inner power within us that helps us overcome fear and uncertainty.
Faith is essential for creating a better world and maintaining democracy.
Americans have a unique heritage of faith and a history of fighting for the oppressed.
It is crucial for us to reclaim and uphold faith in order to build a brighter future.
Titles
Overcoming Obstacles: The Active Nature of Faith
The Power of Faith: Inspiring and Motivating Individuals Reclaiming Faith for a Brighter Future
The Role of Faith in Upholding Democracy
Sound Bites
"Faith is a brave look of the soul for new paths to life. It is not dogma. It is a white fire of enthusiasm."
"Faith sanctifies any place, renders its climate bracing to weakness, its air luminous to doubt-dimmed eyes."
"If to all we do we add a little more love, a bit more beauty, our interest will be too great to allow us to slip back into deaf, blind, and dumb routine."
"This inner power is what is most human in us. In the world's present cataclysm, it is unfolding its holiest and most awful miracle."
"Let us quit saying we do not know how to express this inexpressible vision or any other. Let us blurt out what our real selves are prodding us to articulate and language will be ignited."
00:00 The Power of Faith
01:10 Faith Beyond Religion and Institutions
03:03 Faith's Sanctifying Power
04:54 Faith and Perception of Reality
06:17 Overcoming Fear with Faith
41:11The Inner Power of Faith in Times of Cataclysm
42:08Articulating the Inexpressible Vision
43:08Embracing Crisis and Unity in Faith
44:06Questioning Traditions and Embracing Progress
45:31Faith as the Opponent of Panic and Ideologies
46:54The Need for More Words of Goodness
48:19Leaving Stimulating Lives for Posterity
49:45The Swift Accumulation of Spiritual and Mechanical Forces
52:09Faith as a Rampart of Ideas
53:36The Emergence of a New World from Untapped Resources
55:00The Responsibility of Being Heirs of Magnificent Mechanical Equipment
56:27Being Our Own Seers, Musicians, and Explorers
58:51The Indivisibility of Rest and Energy
01:00:19The Importance of Turning Resolutions into Results
01:02:38Our Responsibility in Shaping Our Destiny
01:06:20The Menace of Power Severed from Responsibility
01:09:40Upholding Wisdom for the Strength of Democracy
01:13:15Reclaiming Faith for a Brighter Future
Be Love: "Revolt is needed to rekindle the spirit that giveth life."