Religion will not regain its old power until it can face change in the same spirit as does science. Its principles may be eternal, but the expression of those principles requires continual development.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religion needs to face change like science does to regain power, even if principles remain eternal.
- In plain terms
- Religion must change how it expresses eternal principles to stay relevant.
- What can you take from it?
- Eternal principles need adaptable expression to remain powerful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should religion adapt to change?
- What eternal principles exist?
Another view
It assumes science's approach to change is always positive.
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