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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