[Oe List ...] A review of Charles Taylor's "The Secular Society"

[David Dunn]

On Jul 9, 2013, at 3:36 PM, R Williams <rcwmbw at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I read Brooks' article this morning somewhat hastily.  What I thought he missed was the subtle distinction between belief (intellectual assent) and faith ("you-bet-your-life" trust), which is a very healthy and informative conversation going on today in certain circles.


For what it's worth: a footnote on the fly in the midst of this larger conversation.

I've shifted my definitions of faith—from belief in things unseen, to Randy's you bet-your-life-trust, to my current image, the expectation and anticipation of life-saving experience (of grace or whatever form the experience might take).

David



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