Another way that Tillich helps readers view their changing world is by making the distinction between science and faith. Increasingly, it is also becoming more difficult to separate the two. As Tillich states: "The distinction between the truth of faith and the truth of science leads to a warning, directed to theologians, not to use recent scientific discoveries to confirm the truth of faith. Microphysics has undercut some scientific hypotheses concerning the calculability of the universe." Rather trying to choose sides in a struggle between religion and science, where it is difficult to determine one right and one wrong contender, Tillich goes above and beyond the fray by using the terminology "truth of faith," rather than "truth of religion."
Lastly, Tillich's book is "a blessing," because it puts the word "humble" back into religion. Recently, religious groups have become too sure of themselves and their beliefs. They are quick to discard the beliefs of others and too readily to believe that their religion must be followed. Tillich puts the "doubt" into the equation. Tillich notes in his book that if faith is understood as belief that something is true doubt is not compatible with...
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