Aquinas said if you have knowledge you don’t need faith…
““Aquinas said if you have knowledge you don’t need faith, and I think he was on to something, but for now all I can do is find the Church of Inadvertent Joy, and if and when I do, I’ll stumble in and drop fifty cents in the brass-plated poor box, ignite a beeswax candle and confess myself at the crossroads. Having professed my faithlessness, I will be blessed, and the psoriasis or eczema that’s thickened my feet and shattered the skin of my hands will instantly melt, for confession is good for the sole and fine for the fingers. Aquinas also said evil is a privation, ergo hell is a place that’s a void. The heavenly need for placement being motivation for all maps, including a face.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith and doubt intertwine; confession offers relief, and evil is seen as lack, prompting a search for meaning.
In simple terms: Faith, doubt, and confession intertwine.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honest questioning and ritual for healing.
Themes
faith
doubt
confession
healing
philosophy
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
ritual
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “inadvertent joy” mean to you?
- How can ritual aid in confronting personal pain?
A Different Perspective
Confession may not resolve all suffering.