Enlightenment Quote by Allen W. Wood
“The species of anti-Enlightenment religion we find among evangelical protestants is far more impoverished, anti-intellectual and downright wretched.”
About This Quote
Source Academic Article: The Enlightenment and Modern Religion, 2020
Evangelical protestants often reject intellectualism, resulting in a shallow, anti‑intellectual stance.
In simple terms: Evangelical faith can be intellectually shallow.
Key Takeaway
Encourage critical thinking within faith.
Themes
religion
intellectualism
evangelicalism
criticism
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
scholarly
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theological education
- public discourse
- media critique
Key Concepts
anti‑intellectualism
cultural analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith engage intellect?
- What benefits arise from critical inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Generalizations may overlook diversity.
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