I think Mr. Hambre's point, and I agree with it, is not so much that faith excludes critical thought, because some believers can think critically when they choose to.
But faith is often employed to dismiss the need for critical thought. We see it in politics all the time - despite the First Amendment, the Bible is often waved around as an unimpeachable source. Mention that it's "God's law" or whatever, and no further discussion is deemed necessary, at least by conservatives.
Faith isn't mutually exclusive with critical reasoning. But it is often employed in its stead.
This message has been edited by crashfrog, 10-29-2004 12:16 AM
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