ABSTRACT

Aijaz emphasizes that holding theistic beliefs is not merely not necessary for practical commitment to theism but also not sufficient for such a commitment. Aijaz concludes that theists should focus less on trying to determine whether they possess the right or true beliefs about God or ultimate reality and more on factors that impinge upon the value of theistic commitment, such as whether theistic commitment is in accordance with correct morality. Like Aijaz, who is concerned with showing that belief in God is neither necessary nor sufficient for making a practical religious commitment, Drob also emphasizes the possibility of making such commitment without explicitly subscribing to any religious beliefs or theology. In his First Response, Drob writes: Many individuals find it easier to pray and to partake in religious ritual than they do to testify to matters of belief and faith.