When considering the meaning of faith, one recognizes the prevalent misconceptions that faith is either;
an epistemological category-where one receives divine knowledge, which is often contrary to human logic
or represents a fundamental lack of knowledge, resulting in blind adherence to illogical religious tradition.
Regrettably, Christians routinely incorporate such misunderstandings into their worldview, often embracing a form of non-intellectualism that concentrates on the emotional reactions toward the Christian message, instead of rational examination of propositional truths, elucidation of theological principles, and the expositional teaching of Scripture.
However, Christianity paradoxically exhorts philosophical reflection, while simultaneously requiring disciples to regularly exercise faith, indicating a fundamental accord between the two principles.
Faith requires one to dismiss rational contemplation and the acceptance of fact and asks for blind observance of irrational speculation or superstition.
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