Sentences with phrase «faith and reason went»

But they don't realise, as the Holy Father has argued for many years, that faith and reason go hand in hand.

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we stepped back, evaluated our religion / faith and promptly realized that the only reason we went to church was because that was what we were programmed to do.

These beliefs are apparently the ones set forth by Messrs. Johnson, Hoge, and Luidens in «Mainline Churches: The Real Reason for Decline» (FT, March 1993): (1) That Christianity is the only religion with a valid claim to truth, (2) that persons can be saved only through Jesus Christ and otherwise go to hell, and (3) that therefore one should try to convert others to the Christian faith.

It's an example of why to certain believers the reason why we are placed into this world of such trials and sufferings that it is because this life on Earth is a testing period to see if we are going to follow God not because we are obligated to having full knowledge but due to our own free will through relying on faith.

So many people who advocate or speak publicly for political or personal reasons aren't acknowledged as much when it comes to religion when someone is wanting to speak out about there faith a light bulb goes off and says we don't want to hear, or talk, or, air any thing that has to do with the mentioning of God but because of the high profile story and because this is the President of the United States it's ok hats off to them for not being ashamed to speak about there faith I agree with Richard some people just because they profess there faith doesn't mean there trying to push there beliefs on anyone people of faith have a right to free speech also.

historical Jesus, lmfao... show me any historical evidence of jesus... let's start with his remains... they don't exist - your explanation, he rose to the heavens... historical evidence - no remains, no proof of existence (not a disproof either, just not a proof)... then let's start with other historians writing about the life of Jesus around his time or shortly after, as outside neutral observers... that doesn't exist either (not a disproof again, just not a proof)... we can go on and on... the fact is, there is not a single proving evidence of Jesus's life in an historical context... there is no existence of Jesus in a scientific context either (virgin birth... riiiiiight)... it is just written in a book, and stuck in your head... you have a right to believe in what you must... just don't base it on history or science... you believe because you do... it is your right... but try not to put reason into your faith; that's when you start sounding unreasonable, borderline crazy...

Luke 7:44 - 50...... 47 For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much;....50 And He said to the woman, «Your faith has saved you; go in peace.»

1) This is not a particularly hospitable place for agnostics 2) Nothing would crush my parents more than learning that their daughter has walked away from the faith 3) I have a book deal with a Christian publisher 4) I want to keep my Christian friends 5) My doubts come and go, so there's no reason to unnecessarily drag the people I love through my drama 6) If I fake it maybe I can convince myself that everything's okay

We do not just go to the world; rather, we bring with us beliefs which determine the kind of data we select.2 The traditional distinction between reason and faith in which the scientist uses only the cold light of reason while the theologian uses the light of faith is not strictly true.

In the attempt to dialogue with the atheist, the theist would go outside the context of his faith and meet the atheist within the field of reason alone.

The prominent ex-Muslim went on to say that the Pope «has put himself above the fray; that is to say he has put faith and reason before other diplomatic and political considerations.»

and if the reason for why we need to have faith is to see if we are going to follow God because we choose to instead of being made to have to follow,...»

Reason must attain the dimension of faith to seek answers to questions of ultimate import and which will not go away, such as the reality of God, the origin and destiny of man, the ultimate worth of human life, etc..

For me I figured that if there is a God out there who does who does actually have a plan for us and if part of that plan is to not be made known but would rather have us develop faith, and if the reason for why we need to have faith is to see if we are going to follow God because we choose to instead of being made to have to follow, and if the reason for all of those commandments is to somehow be for our benefit, and if I really want to and need to know, which I did, and that this supposed God wanted for us to find out through study, prayer and trying to practice those teachings to see for ourselves and then make our choice, then I figured to do just that and find out for myself.

You can not rationally argue your point when you have had to let go of reason and rational in order to have «faith».

Any religion that teaches hate of anything but what God hates such as fornication idolotry or murder is not a true Christian there is only one Christian faith that has never been accused of doing nothing but teach people the bible going door to door but this is why people ridicule them for doing what the bible says they do nt charge for their material they do nt have communions they do nt pay their members for 2 years or send them to a college for doing so they do nt pay the speakers like other churches and they do nt hate anyone based on any reason they only give them bible knowledge then once they know the knowledge its their choice what to do with it.

If we can really assure ourselves by natural reason that God exists then that is not an article of faith, and the same goes for Christ's divinity, if, as apologists claim, we have good rational grounds for thinking that he claimed to be divine, that he was neither mad nor a fraud, and that he rose from the dead.

In my book Jewish Renewal: A Path to Healing and Transformation, I point out that in the original Hebrew version the word for «the Lord» that calls Abraham to sacrifice his son is very different than the word for the angel of God (YHVH) who tells Abraham to NOT GO THROUGH WITH IT, and that the reason we Jews celebrate Abraham as the father of our people is NOT because of his faith in being willing to carry out this violent and bloody act, but rather because he was able to hear the voice of God as a voice that allowed him (and through him all subsequent Jewish and Muslim believers) to NOT FOLLOW THE VOICE OF CRUETLY AS SOMEHOW THE VOICE OF GOD.

Faith in another human being, in a lover or a leader, goes beyond what reason can prove; so does faith in a system or a cause; and so, above all does faith inFaith in another human being, in a lover or a leader, goes beyond what reason can prove; so does faith in a system or a cause; and so, above all does faith infaith in a system or a cause; and so, above all does faith infaith in God.

the fact that one needs faith is the problem... Reason Logic and Science are immediately thrown out the window you can not approach a subject without being objective, having faith is completely going against rationalism...

If we go to the Middle East, we aren't allowed symbols of our faith or our society, so get over it!!!! Pull yourself out of the Middle Ages... the reason the Middle East hates us is that they're still 400 years behind us, and resent us for it!!!

But I know this: if I do hold on to faith at such a time it will be for the same reason that both David and Peter did: there will be a million questions, but in my heart I will know that ultimately, there is nowhere else to go.

Regardless of the faith, I feel that religion for many people is about personal power over others, and this corrupts the whole reason people go at all.

This reasoning of Aristotle displaces the credibility of testimony to that of the witness and reveals an important trait to which we are going to return: the quality of the witness, his good faith that a logic of testimony can not do without.

J McDermott SJ, «Faith, Reason, and Freedom» in Irish Theological Quarterly 67 (2002), 307 - 32, for the intellectual grounding of the balance of finite and infinite necessary for freedom, and «What Went Wrong with Catholic (NT) Exegesis and Christology?»

Tim i found it liberating to just do what the Lord wants you to do i work within his boundarys and yes i attend church and enjoy it.I love the people and i love hearing the word and worshipping the Lord even if others are still bound up with traditions thats not my walk thats theres.My focus is to do what the Lord wants me to do.There have been times i have said no to the pastor he does nt understand why i choose not to lead the worship.i query him as well regarding the idea that its not just performing a function because there is a need our hearts have to be in the right place so that the Lord can use us but he did nt understand where i was coming from and thats okay because of that i just said no until my heart is right i am better not being involved in leading.But i am happy to be an encouragement to others in the worship team i havent wanted to be the leader i have done that in the past.So my focus has been just the singing and being part of different worship teams i think the Lord has other plans as the groups i am in seem to be changing at the same time i am aware that i do nt to worry about change as the Lord knows whats best.I used to be quite comfortable leading the music but that was before when i was operating in my own self confidence and pride.The Lord did such a huge change in my life that i lost my self confidence and that is not a bad thing at all as my spiritual growth has been incredible.The big change was my identity moved from me and what i could do to knowing who i was in Christ and that he is my strength and confidence.Now i know that without him i can do nothing in fact i am dependent on his empowerment through his holy spirit all the time in everything.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music at another church i attend multiple churchs although i attend two regularly one has services in the morning and one has services in the evening so the two do nt really clash.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music its been two years since i did that and i was worried on how i would go.All i can say is that it went really well and because i stepped out in Faith the Lord really blessed the morning to the congregation.The difference is knowing that i serve the Lord with the gifts he has given me but my heart has to be right and when i do it in his way it builds up the body and it brings glory to him.May the Lord continue to show you what he wants you to do even though others may not understand your reasons i just want you to know that you do nt have to pull away completely just work within the boundarys that the Lord gives you and do nt feel pressured by others expectations to do anything that feel uncomfortable.Be involved just as you feel lead by the holy spirit even if it is in a very minor way take small steps.regards brentnz

And I like to claim that God is actually a god of reason... he is actually going to punish those who eschewed reason for faith.

He went on to add that «my faith seems reasonable and my reason faithful.»

not sure i said this before or not, i have been on cnn.com for over a year — anyway — i have been going to random churches, temples, really place that worships any form of the of abraham and others — i have yet to get anywhere but where i started from — which is what i am, what i am meant to be, and what i was... only this has been gained — gained is a gift of a word for i knew all of this before i started and so i view my time as wasted only for this the reason of getting somewhere — i did meet many great people with great views but all required the very real existence of god which was something lacking and why they had a constant failure yet what they called «keeping the faith» att itude type results... something was missing or missunderstood — your take?

You are the one devoid of reason and logic, all you have going for you is faith, that is defined as belief without proof.

I also was powerless in regard to my old nature it had power over me.i came to the point that i needed to do something because i felt like spiritually i was dying and again it was by faith in Jesus Christ that changed me and that i admitted that i could nt live the christian life in my strength.Since then i have continued to walk by faith daily and i know what it means to be saved in this life we have power over our old nature through Christ that strengths us Personally i think this is a major reason why many christians are not growing and maturing as they should.Many people are struggling in there faith that is not how it is meant to be the word says we are overcomers more than conquerers through Christ that strengthens us.If you are struggling are you walking by faith or just doing good christians works that have no power to change your life Just admit that you cant do it in your strength let him empower you by his holy spirit to do what you cant.It has been a hard road to get here but i am never going back to living by works when you find the truth there is no comparison brentnz

i have faith but i'll go to church when the crazy christians (far right loonies) and the regular church folk stop demonizing anyone for whatever reason.

The only reason I'm ever of the belief that Arsene should go, is that his blind faith / loyalty for players — Jack and Aaron specifically — has for me been the main catalyst to our underachieving.

Our manager and players keep repeating the same reason of failure but not going to solve it, how to have faith that we will challenge for the champion next season.

Maybe that was the reason why Wenger did not go into the transfer market and decided to put faith in his present squad.

hope you are right on giroud but walcott lacks the brains and ability to be anything other than average at best... and the fact that wengers misplaced faith in the man is probably one of the reasons we never went for griezman after the last world cup is grounds enough for wanting to see the back of him asap

Knowing Arsene Wenger and the faith that he clearly has in the Arsenal centre back Per Mertesacker, along with the very well reasoned idea that sticking with the same back four and keeper as much as possible helps the defensive solidity of your team, the chances are that our Brazilian centre back Gabriel is not going to get a chance to get his own back on the Chelsea and Spain striker Diego Costa tomorrow.

Asked why people should still have faith when his plans are so behind target, Duncan Smith dodges and says he wants to go slow now for good reason.

Ghanapoliticsonline.com Going to shrine and Church for prayers, divine mercies and whatever other reasons know to Dr. Bawumia, has compromise his faith and ridicule Islamic religion.

«The only reason why I think I got stuck on [lysosomes] was because he didn't like MDs and hadn't had one in his lab [before], so I don't think he had much faith that I was going to make it.

Even the most resourceful, imaginative filmmaker would be hard - pressed to redeem the screenplay, specifically the lengths to which Cody goes to disguise the true nature of the story, and also the underlying reasons for the charade, which are unconvincing and in bad faith.

Even the most resourceful, imaginative filmmaker would be hard - pressed to redeem Diablo Cody's screenplay, specifically the lengths to which the writer goes to disguise her story's true nature, and also the underlying reasons for the charade, which are unconvincing and in bad faith.

Blending cutting - edge science with illuminating insights into the nature of consciousness and spirituality, Why God Won't Go Away bridges faith and reason, mysticism and empirical data.

He summed up his attitude in the 1965 statement «Faith, Hope, and Impossibility,» in which he describes his studio situation in terms that sound like they were taken right out of Being and Nothingness: «You begin to feel as you go on working that unless painting proves its right to exist by being critical and self - judging, it has no reason to exist at all - or is not even possible.»

In a country that goes out of its way to subsidize and legitimize adhering to beliefs in defiance of facts and reason («faith»), there is just no way to cut delusion out of public policy.