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Faith: Definition 1. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. Definition 2. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
As long as we talk about faith that is defined in the first definition then it IS the enemy of though. For “blind faith” requires no though at all. The second last paragraph in the sermon illustrates this wonderfully.
“So I try one last time. I have to trust that however broken; that preacher is a part of God’s family. However broken, I am still a believer in Christ. However broken, I believe my indignation can be tempered with love. However broken, the Church Christ left us is still going to proclaim good news to the world. However broken, this people is still made one through his sacrifice. However broken, this world is still God’s. What has been lost is redeemed and brought in to new life. This can be our hope, our trust.”
Stating that no mater how flawed or corrupt or broken a religion becomes, you have to believe it. As you see, there is no option for disbelief.
Essentially this sermon uses blind trust as synonym for the word faith. Attempting to trick the reader into believing that blind trust has more substance then faith. Even though the two terms represent exactly the same thing. It also states that one’s faith can be re-enforced by accepting the faith of other’s who in turn do not have to illustrate or prove their faith. In essence this adds up to a mass delusion. As every one has faith because of others yet not a single person in the group can offer a personal reason for their faith.
In the end the sermon is stating: no matter what happens, do not question, do not think.
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