BYU Speeches
Observation, Reason, Faith, and Revelation | Dale G. Renlund | August 2023
Aug 22, 2023
Dale G. Renlund, member of the Twelve Apostles, discusses how observation, reason, and faith facilitate revelation. Topics include limitations of reason alone, misleading nature of faith, growth of faith through observation and reason, and receiving personal revelation through combining observation, reason, and faith.
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- Observation and reason work synergistically with faith to deepen knowledge and understanding.
- Relying solely on faith without action or incorporating observation and reasoning can lead to pitfalls and dangerous decisions.
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Observation and reason complement faith
Observation and reason are not in opposition to faith, but rather work synergistically with it. Faith without works is insufficient; it needs to be supplemented by observation and reasoning. This is exemplified by the danger of relying solely on observation, as demonstrated by computer-generated images that can deceive. Reasoning alone can also lead to erroneous conclusions, as illustrated by Aristotle's belief that heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects. Faith is strengthened and knowledge is deepened when observation and reason are coupled with it.
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