Belief Quote by Kenny Smith
“I start off with the obvious, that it makes no sense either to believe or to disbelieve in God until a substantial and intelligent definition or concept should be offered. Belief or disbelief is a secondary consideration, contingent on the intelligibility and cogency of the premise; the primal unintelligence or irrationality of moderns is revealed by their eagerness to leap to a conclusion without ever being curious what the hell the original premise was.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown philosophical essay, date unknown
The quote argues that belief in God requires a clear, rational definition first; without it, belief or disbelief is meaningless.
In simple terms: Belief needs a clear definition first.
Key Takeaway
Seek clear definitions before forming beliefs.
Themes
philosophy
faith
critical thinking
Mood
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- academic discussion
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
epistemology
rationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a rational premise?
- How do you handle unknown concepts?
A Different Perspective
Belief can be formed on faith without definitions.
