03-25-2004, 03:35 PM
I was struck by that part of his statement as well, but was not sure how to respond. I think by definition, there can be no fence sitting with this type of belief. It is valid to have the belief, without having all the justifications. In Christian parliance, that would be inspired by grace. All that is neccesary for a Christian to be saved is to have an unwavering love of God, not the rational behind that passion. I'm not sure who said it but I heard recently on the NPR show "Matters of Faith" a theologian say "I can think my way to agnosticism, but when I follow my heart I am drawn to a deeper love of God".