Of Atheism

“A little philosophy inclineth a man’s mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion.”

- Francis Bacon, Essays, “Of Atheism”

Just came across this quote last night; it’s worth committing to memory. It might even serve as this blog’s motto, were I so inclined and had a bit more enthusiasm, setting it up to alternate with “The proper study of mankind is books” every other day. We’ll see.

Still, it makes sense to me. I did indeed travel that road summed up in that sentence, many many years ago.

The princes of the Church may fail us, but the Truth never shall.

Also brings to mind a quote from Archbishop Fulton Sheen:

“There are not a hundred people in America who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions of people who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church – which is, of course, quite a different thing.”