Of the branches of Christianity, and perhaps of all religions, Catholicism has the most developed theology, the most rigorous set of justifications for belief, the longest intellectual tradition and tries the hardest to be convivial with reason.
I don’t think inventing incredibly convoluted ways to rationalize a bottom line is trying to be “convivial with reason”. In fact, it’s the exact opposite.
I don’t think inventing incredibly convoluted ways to rationalize a bottom line is trying to be “convivial with reason”. In fact, it’s the exact opposite.
“Convivial with” doesn’t mean “conforms to the prescriptions of”. One way to be convivial with reason is to invent convoluted rationalizations so that reason hums along happily without realizing that it’s being thwarted.
I don’t think inventing incredibly convoluted ways to rationalize a bottom line is trying to be “convivial with reason”. In fact, it’s the exact opposite.
I didn’t say it wasn’t a religion.
“Convivial with” doesn’t mean “conforms to the prescriptions of”. One way to be convivial with reason is to invent convoluted rationalizations so that reason hums along happily without realizing that it’s being thwarted.