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“The future must not belong to those who treat faith as a means of knowledge. The future-if peace is to be a part of it-must belong to those who acknowledge that man’s only means of knowledge is reason.” quote by Craig Biddle
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“The future must not belong to those who treat faith as a means of knowledge. The future-if peace is to be a part of it-must belong to those who acknowledge that man’s only means of knowledge is reason.”

Craig Biddle

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Future of Faith, 2018

Reason, not faith, should guide humanity’s progress; faith must not dominate knowledge.

In simple terms: Reason over faith for progress.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize rational inquiry.

Themes

reason faith progress knowledge

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical debate

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • education
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

epistemology secularism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can reason and faith coexist constructively?
  • What role does faith play in society?
A Different Perspective

Faith can inspire moral action beyond pure reason.

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