Christianity Quote by James K.A. Smith
““All discourses and disciplines proceed from commitments and beliefs that are ultimately religious in nature. No scientific discourse (whether natural science or social science) simply discloses to us the facts of reality to which theology must submit; rather, every discourse is, in some sense, religious. The playing field has been leveled. Theology is most persistently postmodern when it rejects a lingering correlational false humility and instead speaks unapologetically from the the primacy of Christian revelation and the church's confessional language.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Who Needs Religion? by James K.A. Smith, 2012
All academic fields rest on underlying religious commitments, so science is not neutral but shaped by faith.
In simple terms: Every discipline is rooted in belief.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
theology
epistemology
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- public policy
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
religious foundations
postmodern critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify your own commitments?
- Can science be truly value‑free?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all belief systems are equally religious, which may oversimplify.
