Searching for certainty in Descartes` implies reading critically as well. In Acts 17 we can see that people of Berea used to examine the Scriptures every day to make sure that what Paul taught to them were true. Descartes` method of searching for truth diligently to reach at a clear and certain knowledge could be obtained of all that is useful in life. As Ethiopians, we are blamed by some that we are not critical thinkers so that many people have laid their foundation on experiences and mere propositions in Christian setting. It might be due to this reason that Steve M. Brayn discusses that for many in orthodox tradition, the focus has been on the experience of union with God and evangelicals are similarly oriented to the “present” through charismatic experience rather than conviction which as a result can determine the manner of our present living and define God`s nature both then and now. Many blame Christianity as if it is irrational and cripples the development of human beings; this might be due to Christians` giving credence to miracles and much emphasis about experience rather than seeking logical clear ideas. Therefore, Descartes` method of diligent search for truth or certainty is inspiring for Christianity. Surprisingly, Beardsley expresses that Descartes did not put blindly the past writings in trash hold instead he exhorted to read and fairly judge ours because it is beneficial to be acquainted with the …show more content…
Need for Foundation and Caution about Experience
By using reason, Descartes wants to examine that are not entirely certain and indubitable “for owing to the fact that the destruction of the foundations of necessity brings with it the downfall of the rest of the edifice.” Moreover, Beardsley is perhaps right in expressing that Descartes claimed that above all he is pleased with mathematics for the actuality of its display and the proof of its logic; although he does not perceive fully its real advantage, he is convict of