Reason and faith, the Archbishop said, do not of necessity cohere. Reason saith that water will not be transformed to wine. Faith has a contrary answer.
by Anthony Burgess
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The Archbishop emphasizes the distinction between reason and faith, suggesting that they do not always align. He notes that reason relies on empirical understanding, which asserts that water cannot be turned into wine. In contrast, faith offers a belief that contradicts this reasoning. This conflict highlights the tension between logical reasoning and the acceptance of miraculous events or beliefs rooted in faith. While reason provides a framework for understanding the natural world, faith introduces possibilities that defy rational explanations. Both perspectives contribute to the broader human experience of grappling with existence and belief.

The Archbishop emphasizes the distinction between reason and faith, suggesting that they do not always align. He notes that reason relies on empirical understanding, which asserts that water cannot be turned into wine. In contrast, faith offers a belief that contradicts this reasoning.

This conflict highlights the tension between logical reasoning and the acceptance of miraculous events or beliefs rooted in faith. While reason provides a framework for understanding the natural world, faith introduces possibilities that defy rational explanations. Both perspectives contribute to the broader human experience of grappling with existence and belief.

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