Quote by Jon Meacham

An unexamined faith is not worth having, for fundamentalism and uncritical certitude entail the rejection of one of the great human gifts: that of free will, of the liberty to make up our own minds based on evidence and tradition and reason.

An unexamined faith is not worth having, for fundamentalism

Summary

This quote suggests that faith should not be blindly accepted without examination. It argues that unquestioning adherence to fundamentalist beliefs or blind certainty disregards one's ability to think freely and make informed choices. The quote highlights the importance of free will as a valuable human gift, emphasizing the need to base our beliefs on evidence, tradition, and reason rather than accepting ideas without critical thinking.

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By Jon Meacham

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