Faith

This might be my last entry for a while ....probably see you after Christmas....

I have enjoyed this discussion on science, faith, birds, bits, etc. Thanks to all who contributed and join me in thinking through these things. I am a bottom line kind of guy though, so I wanted to get there before I move on to other fascinating topics. And so, to all my gentle readers, I pose another question:

Isn't every position based on faith? The scientist trusts the instruments, his colleagues, the process , etc. The philosopher trusts her arguments, logic, records of what other great thinkers have said (didn't I read somewhere there are no actual originals of Plato's work?), etc. The theist trusts in all those things too and also a spiritual experience, feelings, etc.

I am convinced there are two kinds of faith. Intelligent faith would encompass all of the above. Blind faith would perhaps involve just one approach, e.g. how I feel, or just following one person's thoughts.

I am convinced that faith in Christ,even his coming as a baby in a manger, is an intelligent faith, defensible using all the disciplines mentioned above.

But it is faith. That I freely admit.

And so is everything else.

Have a Merry, Merry Christmas!!!