Faith and Rationality

Faith and rationality in the context of religious epistemology refer to the ways people understand and justify their beliefs about the divine or spiritual. Faith often involves trust and personal conviction without requiring empirical evidence, while rationality emphasizes logical reasoning and evidence-based beliefs. Within religious contexts, these approaches can coexist; for instance, one might have faith in a higher power while also using reason to reflect on and interpret religious texts. The interplay between faith and rationality raises questions about how we know what we believe and how different forms of knowing can complement or conflict with each other.