The rational reasoning is separate to the "faith" tho by MY definition. Because faith being defined SIMPLY AS 'belief without evidence' has nothing to do with reasoning. It is simply believing without evidence which is irrational.
If a belief is true and your reasons are valid then they're evidence - and that's rational.
If a belief ISN'T true then your reasons must be INvalid because you are believing despite the fact the belief isn't true - so the reasons can't be evidence, so you are believing 'on faith' - and that's IRrational.
Hence 'rational faith' is an oxymoron.
EvF
If a belief is true and your reasons are valid then they're evidence - and that's rational.
If a belief ISN'T true then your reasons must be INvalid because you are believing despite the fact the belief isn't true - so the reasons can't be evidence, so you are believing 'on faith' - and that's IRrational.
Hence 'rational faith' is an oxymoron.
EvF
