Man must learn to know the universe precisely as it is, or he cannot successfully find his place in it. A man should therefore use his reasoning faculty in all matters involving truth, and especially as concerning his religion. He must learn to distinguish between truth and error.

John A. Widtsoe
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Albert Einstein said, “Man must learn to know the universe precisely as it is, or he cannot successfully find his place in it. A man should therefore use his reasoning faculty in all matters involving truth, and especially as concerning his religion. He must learn to distinguish between truth and error.” As people strive to achieve their goals, it is important that they use their reasoning abilities to distinguish what is true from what is false.

Source: Rational Theology

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