Faith Quote by Thomas Aquinas
““Even though the natural light of the human mind is inadequate to make known what is revealed by faith, nevertheless what is divinely taught to us by faith cannot be contrary to what we are endowed with by nature. One or the other would have to be false, and since we have both of them from God, he would be the cause of our error, which is impossible.””
About This Quote
Source Treat: Summa Theologica, Part I, Question 1, Article 1
Faith and reason are both gifts from God; they cannot contradict because God would not cause error.
In simple terms: Faith and reason must agree.
Key Takeaway
Trust both faith and reason.
Themes
theology
philosophy
truth
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
Divine revelation
natural law
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile scientific findings with religious beliefs?
- When might faith challenge reason?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be misinterpreted, leading to apparent conflict.
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