--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Christianity claims that the supernatural…" description: "\"Christianity claims that the supernatural is as reasonable as the natural, that man himself is supernatural as truly as he is natural, and that the Bib..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f1/abbott-eliot-kittredge-28361_bible_christianity-claims-that-the-supernatura_2095970.jpg" --- # Christianity claims that the supernatural is as reasonable… ![“Christianity claims that the supernatural is as reasonable as the natural, that man himself is supernatural as truly as he is natural, and that the Bible is so clearly the word of God by proofs that are unanswerable, that it is unreasonable to disbelieve its divine truths.” quote by Abbott Eliot Kittredge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f1/abbott-eliot-kittredge-28361_bible_christianity-claims-that-the-supernatura_2095970.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f1/abbott-eliot-kittredge-28361_bible_christianity-claims-that-the-supernatura_2095970.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f1/abbott-eliot-kittredge-28361_bible_christianity-claims-that-the-supernatura_2095970.jpg) > “Christianity claims that the supernatural is as reasonable as the natural, that man himself is supernatural as truly as he is natural, and that the Bible is so clearly the word of God by proofs that are unanswerable, that it is unreasonable to disbelieve its divine truths.” [Abbott Eliot Kittredge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abbott-eliot-kittredge/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote argues that supernatural claims are as rational as natural ones, and that the Bible’s divine truth is evident through undeniable proof, making disbelief unreasonable. **In simple terms:** Supernatural claims are presented as rational and the Bible as undeniably true. Key Takeaway Consider the evidence before dismissing faith. Themes faith reason theology epistemology Mood thoughtful inquisitive reflective Type theological philosophical argumentative When to use this quote - religious debate - academic study - personal conviction - interfaith dialogue Key Concepts rationalism divine authority proof belief skepticism Questions to Reflect On - What counts as undeniable proof? - How do we balance faith and reason? 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