Aquinas' View on the Naturalness of Religion

Aquinas explores whether human beings are naturally religious. He delves into contrasting religious positions, one suggesting religion as a supernatural virtue derived from grace, and the other positing that religion is fundamentally unnatural. Aquinas argues that religious behavior is both natural and subject to corruption without grace. He emphasizes the human inclination towards knowledge and love of God, highlighting the potential for healthy religious behavior even outside visible Christian contexts.