In examining the evidence of the Christian religion, it is essential to the discovery of truth that we bring to the investigation a mind freed, as far as possible, from existing prejudice, and open to conviction.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In requiring this candor and simplicity of mind in those who would investigate the truth of our religion, Christianity demands nothing more than is readily conceded to every branch of human science.
For we can affirm with a good conscience that we have, after reading the Holy Scripture, applied ourselves and yet daily apply ourselves to the extent that the grace of the Lord permits to inquiry into and investigation of the consensus of the true and purer antiquity.
I think that the practice of religion allows one to discover emotional and psychological truth of a kind not available in the secular world.
The discovery of truth is prevented more effectively, not by the false appearance things present and which mislead into error, not directly by weakness of the reasoning powers, but by preconceived opinion, by prejudice.
When a truth is necessary, the reason for it can be found by analysis, that is, by resolving it into simpler ideas and truths until the primary ones are reached.
If your faith is opposed to experience, to human learning and investigation, it is not worth the breath used in giving it expression.
Given that religious faith is an intrinsic element of human experience, it is best to approach and engage the subject with a sense of history and a critical sensibility.
We need to look at truth. We need to look at justice, and we need to look at righteousness. And let that be our guide going forward.
I analyze religious knowledge and consciousness.
It is by doubting that we come to investigate, and by investigating that we recognize the truth.