Something to read on a Sunday
Peter Hoskin 12:41pmIf you haven't already, do check out Matthew Parris' article from the latest issue of the magazine, on whether doubt is a necessary component of faith.
Sunday, 3rd August 2008
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David Heigham
August 3rd, 2008 3:31pm Report this commentBy all means act as if faith is unconditional; especially faith in another living being. But if events confound your faith, yo umust withdraw it. Those who have had faith in a political leader will instantly understand.
Faith in an argument or thesis is a beast of another colour. All arguements and theses are challengable. We may and in general should defend our considered positions stoutly; but we should never forget "in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be wrong."
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