Thomas Aquinas: "For one who has no faith, no explanation is possible. Foe one who has faith, no explanation is necessary"
2006-09-07 19:30:27 · 8 answers · asked by Verdi 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I don't even slightly agree- the statement is simply incorrect.
Government in the USA (and most of the world) is secular, it's based upon our understanding of facts, upon reason and thinking- not speculation about things which can't be proven- THAT's where faith comes in. This statement might be appropriate for an institution like the Vatican, but definitely not government.
In fact, this question is a better fit for religion and spirituality than Politics & Government ;)
2006-09-07 19:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by C-Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the 2Nd half about the faithful needing no explanations. the 1st half is completely wrong, people without faith always try to find explanations for anything they don't understand
2006-09-08 02:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess so. It seems very plausible to me. Does it trouble you? Can you think of an example other than say belief in God that might work for you? For example unconditional love for a very incapacitated person. I think it is cool that you are "deep thinking" things like this over. Good for you!
2006-09-08 02:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by Judy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea , i guess it's right ,, that's the truth ,, yet i think for those who have faith have to explain and try to help put those who dont
God ,, i like this Thomas dude he seems smart , lol
2006-09-08 02:37:35 · answer #4 · answered by Bee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,because it is a way of not having to think of an explanation. It is mental laziness.
2006-09-08 02:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2006-09-08 02:34:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
completely
2006-09-08 02:31:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
2006-09-08 02:37:28 · answer #8 · answered by renthead4402 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋