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With respect to religion, reason is a blind whore
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Full Idea:
With respect to the mysteries of the Christian religion, reason is a blind whore.
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From:
Martin Luther (talk [1525]), quoted by Robert Fogelin - Walking the Tightrope of Reason n4.2
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A reaction:
Reason is presumably a blind whore with respect to all impenetrable mysteries. Since the reason of Aquinas endorsed the mysteries of Christianity, the remark seems a bit strong, but it is appropriate if you think that only faith (in Christianity) matters.
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