Modern science is no longer denying spirit. And that, that is epochal. As Hans Kung remarked, the standard answer to 'Do you believe in Spirit?' used to be, 'Of course not, I'm a scientist,' but it might very soon become, 'Of course I believe in Spirit. I'm a scientist.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Science is no longer denying spirit which is a significant shift.
- In plain terms
- Scientists now believe in spirit more than before.
- What can you take from it?
- Scientific openness to spirit is a major cultural shift.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does science deny spirit?
- Can you be a scientist and believe in spirit?
Another view
Many scientists still maintain a strict materialist view.
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