tfl (04/06/83)
As a matter of fact, there is quite a bit from about the 15th century on in Christian theology (and Philosophy) in praise of intellect. On the literary side, see Alexander Pope's ESSAY ON MAN. See also Aquinas, Descartes, Spinoza (he converted), etc. The point that these writers were trying to make, was that the world is knowable, ignorance is evil, and god can be known through the performance of reason. The doctrine of faith dipped a bit during this period, only to emerge again in the 20th century. As a matter of fact, you can trace the notion of morality and "right reason" back to Plato and Aristotle. If I might flame for a moment --- as one who is disgusted by the sight of the category `Philosophy-Religion' at bookstores, let's try to limit theistic discussion in net.philosophy. There is very little reason in faith. not bad for a druid (reformed), eh?