Reason in the Environment of Faith, Hope and Love
Reason in the Environment of Faith, Hope and Love

Summary/Abstract: There is no conclusive and universally valid answer to the question whether reason is anaccidental result of mindless evolution, or whether the world is the creation of reason while humanintellect is its essence derives from the Divine Creative Reason. Every thinking person should choosethe proper concept. Such a choice entails serious consequences since it decisively affects the interpretationof human facts and generates an overall attitude towards reality. The article presents some consequencesconcerning both choices and particularly focuses on the characteristics of the life environmentseen from the perspective of a rational and believing person. The author presents his understandingof faith, based on the texts by Martin Buber, Josef Pieper, Józef Tischner and Stanisław Wszołek, andmodels the optimal form of the relationship between faith and reason. He elaborates on the idea thata Christian’s faith is Man’s response to being chosen by God. Everything essential in faith begins withinterpersonal experiences. A person who lives in the environment of faith, hope and love will moreeasily discover that God is close to him. As a result, he will become a credible witness to the Gospeltruth in his society.

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