There is no better motto which it [culture] can have than these words of Bishop Wilson, 'To make reason and the will of God prevail.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Culture should aim to make reason and divine will dominant.
- In plain terms
- Culture should promote reason and God's will.
- What can you take from it?
- Guide culture with reason and higher principles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should guide culture?
- How do reason and faith interact?
Another view
Reason and religious will may conflict in some views.
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