wtf...what the faith?

"Faith is an oasis in the heart which can never be reached by the caravan of thinking"

I just read this quote online, and it really made me think.

I understand that faith is an extremely personal feeling and concept. I generally derives from experiences or influences, all of which have a strong impact on the way we all think. I know that everyone has a faith of some sort, it just depends on each person to choose the magnitude of their faith.

After I read this quote, I was reminded of why I think faith is so foolish. Essentially this quote is saying that faith is something you have to feel in your heart, and you can never feel it by using logic, or thinking about your faith.

I feel sorry for the person that said this at all, and for all of those who also believe these words. If anyone wants to blindly believe or follow something without even thinking about it, then they are not even worthy of its benefits.

I think that is why I have such a hard time with faith. It is based off of feelings, not logic or mental persuasion. Quotes like the one above are just one among many of the reasons I have failed to have a strong personal faith.