In his search for authentic revelation, Fackenheim asks why modern philosophy mounted a systematic critique of religion. He discovered that its animus against religion is not so much because of religion’s perceived antagonism to reason, but because it saw religion as inimical to human freedom. Freedom is the pride of modern man, and of modern philosophy. It is the essential modern political principle, the very basis of liberal democracy. The possibility of creating a new political order based on maximizing individual freedom and autonomy was originally conceived philosophically by Spinoza and Locke, and developed and promoted by other acute thinkers. Freedom enhances human worth and dignity, because it allows the individual to choose his own path and pursue it employing his own unaided powers. Freedom also urges bold scientific discovery, unimpeded by religious doctrine, which can lead to remarkable historical advances. Revelation seems to compromise man’s freedom to “create,” think freely, and decide for himself. Thus revealed religion is attacked by modern philosophy as an act of justice, believing that it makes man dependent on God, thereby enfeebling and diminishing his powers.