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Scoot's avatar

This is a really interesting thought. I have heard it said that Reason leads us to the light of truth, but perhaps this is like fumbling through a room in the darkness looking for a light switch. Beginning at the font of Truth and letting reason flow from that is surely more direct--and its somewhat confronting to encounter. To abbreviate such an argument, it might sound like “God loves us therefore the sky is blue”--which doesnt follow the modern rules of engagement. But theres no reason you HAVE to if you can draw your logic out from Truth. I hope I am understanding you correctly but please point me to the right path if Ive gone astray.

I will think on this, thank you for this article!

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gadfly's avatar

I'm a doubters here because of History. Faith in Jesus, even faith in Yahweh, come to us through scripture which began as historical accounts. In other words, faith's genesis came through the senses and then, in Aristotelian fashion, proceeded "upward" in it's conclusions. It did not begin with Platonic contemplation of Forms.

Jesus worked hard to convince his Apostles, relying on signs and wonders to wake up their faith.

But maybe I'm wrong. What am I missing?

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