Believe Quote by J.P. Moreland
“In Scripture, faith involves placing trust in what you have reason to believe is true. Faith is not a blind, irrational leap into the dark. So faith and reason cooperate on a biblical view of faith. They are not intrinsically hostile.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Faith and Reason, J.P. Moreland, 2015
Faith and reason complement each other; belief is grounded in evidence and trust, not irrationality.
In simple terms: Faith works with reason, not against.
Key Takeaway
Integrate evidence with trust.
Themes
faith
reason
belief
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal decision‑making
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
epistemology
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can belief be both rational and heartfelt?
- How does reason strengthen faith?
A Different Perspective
May overlook emotional aspects of faith that resist rational analysis.
