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1rrp
A very thoughtful and interesting piece by the philosopher Gary Gutting in the NYT answering the question "Can reflective and honest intellectuals actually believe in the teachings of the Catholic Church?"
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/30/on-being-catholic
One quote.
My Catholic education has left me with three deep convictions. First, it is utterly important to know, to the extent that we can, the fundamental truth about human life: where it came from, what (if anything) it is meant for, how it should be lived. Second, this truth can in principle be supported and defended by human reason. Third, the Catholic philosophical and theological tradition is a fruitful context for pursuing fundamental truth, but only if it is combined with the best available secular thought.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/30/on-being-catholic
One quote.
My Catholic education has left me with three deep convictions. First, it is utterly important to know, to the extent that we can, the fundamental truth about human life: where it came from, what (if anything) it is meant for, how it should be lived. Second, this truth can in principle be supported and defended by human reason. Third, the Catholic philosophical and theological tradition is a fruitful context for pursuing fundamental truth, but only if it is combined with the best available secular thought.
