Partially. God gave us brains to use--not to waste. It's only cults that require you to have no thought to their message.
Acts 15:11 But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they
Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
No Shadow..our intellect is not what saves us..it has nothing to do with our Salvation. In fact Jesus said just the opposite
Matthew 18
1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
It is the Grace of God that opens our eyes so that we can see and understand Shadow..otherwise only the Noble prize winners would be saved.
It is all God's unmerited favor..Grace..