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To: YHAOS
It is one of his more famous quotes. Do you doubt its authenticity, and why? It is perfectly in line with Aquinas’ formulation that the truth is known through reason (natural revelation) as well as through faith (supernatural revelation).

Here he is quoted with the exact (and extended) quote in the book “Thomas Aquinas : His personality and thoughts”.

So why would you ignorantly presume that the quote was in error? Unable to deal with the thought contained within it you reflexively attack the source? Juvenile.

http://books.google.com/books?id=uyVJBm8liRoC&pg=PA36&lpg=PA36&dq=Thomas+Aquinas+%22the+truth+of+our+faith%22&source=bl&ots=si4yIZClzH&sig=fYi610UzyolmuJcmitPY3kW0lL4&hl=en&ei=hebzS8CCLYKIswO36-TwAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CBgQ6AEwATgU#v=onepage&q&f=false

747 posted on 05/19/2010 6:29:07 AM PDT by allmendream (Income is EARNED not distributed. So how could it be re-distributed?)
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To: allmendream

Discuss the issues all you want, but do not make it personal.


748 posted on 05/19/2010 6:36:01 AM PDT by Religion Moderator
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To: allmendream
So why would you ignorantly presume that the quote was in error?

What is “ignorant” about a request for sources? It is a common practice and often offered voluntarily. Explain how a request for a source is an “attack,” or that it is “juvenile.” Are you assuming the attitude that a request for a source is an attack on your exalted position and an insult to your dignity? You confirm my observation that yours is an elitist orientation. In the source you cite, Grabmann notes that “Thomas strictly avoids exaggerations.” You would do well to follow Aquinas’ example.

786 posted on 05/19/2010 11:00:00 AM PDT by YHAOS (you betcha!)
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To: allmendream; YHAOS
So why would you ignorantly presume that the quote was in error? Unable to deal with the thought contained within it you reflexively attack the source? Juvenile.

Everyone in the world is ignorant but those who agree with you. Talk about juvenile......

Don't you ever get tired of being full of yourself?

795 posted on 05/19/2010 12:26:39 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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