Fides et Ratio

(Faith and Reason)

Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth…

Pope John Paul II, 1998

John Paul II explores the essential relationship between faith and reason.

The exploration touches on their crucial role in human understanding and pursuit of truth.

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