But how shall we discover needs except by realistic appraisal and understanding? (religion-online.org)
We see the need for realistic appraisals of what is possible and for willingness to engage in the quest for realizable social goals even at the cost of involvements that offend our moral sensibilities. (religion-online.org)
They are negative, for example, when belief in God distracts attention from realistic appraisal of what is happening in the world or leads to the expectation that God will take care of matters independently of us. (religion-online.org)