Science is paramount, but presents no challenge to a creed that rests on faith-based belief.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Science does not disprove beliefs that are based on faith rather than evidence.
- In plain terms
- Faith is immune to scientific arguments.
- What can you take from it?
- Science and faith operate in different domains.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can faith and science ever conflict?
- Where does belief end and evidence begin?
Another view
Science can challenge factual claims made by religious creeds.
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