Quote by Denis Diderot

Only a very bad theologian would confuse the certainty that follows revelation with the truths that are revealed. They are entirely different things.

Only a very bad theologian would confuse the certainty that

Summary

This quote emphasizes the distinction between the certainty or conviction that an individual may feel after experiencing a revelation and the actual truths revealed in that experience. It suggests that even though one may have a strong conviction about something, it does not guarantee that the revealed beliefs are absolute truths. It warns against conflating personal certainty with the objective validity of the revelations themselves, indicating that discernment and critical thinking should be exercised in evaluating and understanding these truths.

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By Denis Diderot

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