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“A quest for knowledge is not a war with faith; spirituality is not usually an infelicitous amalgam of superstition and philistinism; and moral relativism, taken outside midfield, leads inexorably both to heresy and to secular wickedness, which are often identical.” quote by Conrad Black
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“A quest for knowledge is not a war with faith; spirituality is not usually an infelicitous amalgam of superstition and philistinism; and moral relativism, taken outside midfield, leads inexorably both to heresy and to secular wickedness, which are often identical.”

Conrad Black

About This Quote

Source Book: The Moral Landscape, 2010

Knowledge and faith can coexist; mixing spirituality with superstition leads to moral relativism, which can breed heresy or secular wickedness.

In simple terms: Knowledge and faith can coexist, but mixing them with superstition leads to moral relativism and potential heresy.

Key Takeaway

Balance knowledge with grounded faith.

Themes

faith knowledge ethics

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical academic

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • interfaith dialogue
  • personal belief formation

Key Concepts

philosophy theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can faith and reason be integrated?
  • What safeguards prevent relativism from becoming harmful?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on relativism can erode shared values.

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