Christianity Quote by R. Alan Woods
![“Faith without reason produces a mindless Christianity which is less than useless; the focus on justice in this world produces a theology that chases its own tail." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ada/r-alan-woods-1455_christianity_faith-without-reason-produces-a-mindless_151613.jpg)
““Faith without reason produces a mindless Christianity which is less than useless; the focus on justice in this world produces a theology that chases its own tail." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]””
About This Quote
Faith without reason becomes empty; focusing only on worldly justice can trap theology in endless cycles.
In simple terms: Balance belief with reason and justice.
Key Takeaway
Avoid extremes in faith and activism.
Themes
faith
reason
justice
theology
balance
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- social activism
- theological debate
Key Concepts
rationalism
spirituality
ethical critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Can faith and reason coexist?
- How to prevent justice from becoming self‑defeating?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on either side can alienate believers.
![“I wear my faith on my sleeve." ~R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ce1/r-alan-woods-1455_faith_i-wear-my-faith-on-my-sleeve-r-alan-wood_2410895.jpg)
![“Being that 'reason is not antithetical to faith' (Woods) and that Pentecost established the Reality of super-nature (Lewis) and that 'theology matters' (Wimber), then 'empowered evangelicalism' (Nathan) is the natural expression of discipleship." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3cd/r-alan-woods-1455_discipleship_being-that-reason-is-not-antithetical-to_562084.jpg)
![“The Love of Christ in us never fails". ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/38d/r-alan-woods-1455_christ_the-love-of-christ-in-us-never-fails-r-a_36599.jpg)
![“"If we are truly the Lord's, we all walk with a limp" ~R. Alan Woods [2012] *Note: 'Jacobs Ladder'.” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/117/r-alan-woods-1455_jacobs-ladder_if-we-are-truly-the-lord-s-we-all-walk-w_37596.jpg)
![“The idea that we are to be absorbed into the Deity is Gnostic in its origins and is quite antithetical to Christianity." ~R. Alan Woods [2006]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/014/r-alan-woods-1455_christianity_the-idea-that-we-are-to-be-absorbed-into_43702.jpg)
![“I have struck out more times than I can count, but I have hit many home runs as well". ~R. Alan Woods {2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a8c/r-alan-woods-1455_achievements-success_i-have-struck-out-more-times-than-i-can_45172.jpg)
![“Be annoyed and sin not" ~R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/742/r-alan-woods-1455_annoyed_be-annoyed-and-sin-not-r-alan-woods-2012_64285.jpg)
![“There are enough hours in a day to know that you are truly loved." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fde/r-alan-woods-1455_agape-love_there-are-enough-hours-in-a-day-to-know_82858.jpg)
![“In my opinion, we will always be sinners in need of our Savior, Jesus Christ." ~R. Alan Woods [2007]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7bd/r-alan-woods-1455_r-alan-woods_in-my-opinion-we-will-always-be-sinners_140699.jpg)
![“"The only abject failure my mind can think of is ones failure to spend Eternity in God's Heaven" ~R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/005/r-alan-woods-1455_abject_the-only-abject-failure-my-mind-can-thin_158363.jpg)
![“Knowledge & understanding mixed with ones convictions of 'experience' is hardly impositional". ~R. Alan Woods [2012]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/df3/r-alan-woods-1455_convictions_knowledge-understanding-mixed-with-ones_188745.jpg)
