Doubt Quote by N.T. Wright
““Skepticism is no more “neutral” or “objective” than faith. It has thrived in the post-Enlightenment world, which didn’t want God (or, in many cases, anyone else either) to be king. Saying this doesn’t, of course, prove anything in itself. It just suggests that we keep an open mind and recognize that skepticism too comes with its own agenda.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Faith and Reason, N.T. Wright, 2020
Skepticism and faith are both driven by underlying agendas, not pure neutrality.
In simple terms: Both are biased.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions behind your doubts.
Themes
philosophy
religion
critical thinking
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief evaluation
- media analysis
Key Concepts
bias
agenda
post-enlightenment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify hidden agendas?
- Can skepticism be truly objective?
A Different Perspective
Skepticism can become dogmatic if unexamined.
