I think in our desire to be intellectually honest with our faith, we need to tackle these things.

That would be intellectually honest.

And if that allows the political parties to have a more nuanced and intellectually honest argument about tax and spending, so much the better for the rest of us.

I do nt think its intellectually honest at all.

Although many disagreed with him on his positions, he was widely respected as a non-political politician - intellectually honest, forthright with his opponents and allies, and courageous.