Single Idea 4727

[catalogued under 29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / e. Fideism]

Full Idea

The chief problem for fideists is other fideists who hold contrary ideas.

Clarification

'Fideism' is basing belief mostly on faith

Gist of Idea

The chief problem for fideists is other fideists who hold contrary ideas

Source

Paul O'Grady (Relativism [2002], Ch.4)

Book Reference

O'Grady,Paul: 'Relativism' [Acumen 2002], p.111


A Reaction

The other problem is trying to find grounds for sticking to the object of one's faith, rather than changing from time to time.