The Way to see by Faith, is to shut the Eye of Reason.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Franklin states that faith and reason are often treated as mutually exclusive in some religious views.
- In plain terms
- Faith requires ignoring reason.
- What can you take from it?
- Faith and reason are often seen as opposites.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you believe without reason?
- Is reason always necessary?
Another view
Many traditions claim faith and reason can coexist.
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