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While reason is puzzling itself about mystery, faith is turning it to daily bread, and feeding on it thankfully in her heart of hearts.

- F. D. Huntington

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Quotes such as this perpetuate the divide between faith and reason - at least there are some spiritual positions (deism, pandeism) that reason out faith.

By Astrostellus (not verified) on 23 Oct 2007 #permalink