Faith Quote by Alvin Plantinga
““De jure objections are arguments of claims to the effect that Christian belief, whether or not true, is at any rate unjustifiable, or rationally unjustified, or irrational, or not intellectually respectable, or contrary to sound morality, or without sufficient evidence, or in some other way rationally unacceptable, not up to snuff from an intellectual point of view.””
About This Quote
Source Book: God and Other Minds, Alvin Plantinga, 1967
The quote argues that Christian belief is often dismissed as irrational or lacking evidence, challenging its intellectual credibility.
In simple terms: Christian belief is claimed to be irrational or unsupported.
Key Takeaway
Question the basis of claims that dismiss faith.
Themes
philosophy
theology
skepticism
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
argumentative
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- interfaith dialogue
- personal belief assessment
Key Concepts
Rationalism
faith
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards should be used to evaluate religious claims?
- Can faith be rational in a non‑empirical sense?
A Different Perspective
The argument may overlook historical and cultural contexts that give faith meaning.
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