who said it?

[untruestory]

Who said this and what are the exact words?

I’m Christian for the same reason you are not; because of the evidence.

I think it was Chesterton or Lewis but I can’t find it because the exact words are off a little.

 

[Beryllos]

Not sure, but maybe this is it:

“There is only one reason an intelligent person doesn’t believe in miracles. He or she believes in materialism.”
Chesterton

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It’s a bit of a stretch from your wording, but you can decide if it’s the one you had in mind.

 

[untruestory]

I appreciate the try but that’s not it. I’m sure my words are pretty darn close.

 

[Beryllos]

Okay, I hope you find it.

 

[tz620q]

I appreciate the try but that’s not it. I’m sure my words are pretty darn close.

It’s from “Orthodoxy” by G.K. Chesterton. It’s in the last chapter entitled, “Authority and the Adventurer”. Here’s the full quote:

“If I am asked, as a purely intellectual question, why I believe in Christianity, I can only answer, “For the same reason that an intelligent agnostic disbelieves in Christianity.” I believe in it quite rationally upon the evidence.”

 

[Beryllos]

Nice!

 

[untruestory]

It’s from “Orthodoxy” by G.K. Chesterton. It’s in the last chapter entitled, “Authority and the Adventurer”. Here’s the full quote:

“If I am asked, as a purely intellectual question, why I believe in Christianity, I can only answer, “For the same reason that an intelligent agnostic disbelieves in Christianity.” I believe in it quite rationally upon the evidence.”

Excellent. Thank you!