Reason is the greatest enemy that faith has: it never comes to the aid of spiritual things, but--more frequently than not --struggles against the divine Word, treating with contempt all that emanates from God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reason is portrayed as an enemy to faith that opposes divine words.
- In plain terms
- Reason fights against faith and God's word.
- What can you take from it?
- Reason often opposes spiritual truths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can reason help faith?
- Is reason always an enemy?
Another view
Dismisses the potential for reason to support faith.
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