If Jesus does come down out of the clouds like a superhero, Christianity will stand revealed as a science. That will be the science of Christianity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Harris claims Christianity would only become a science if Jesus returned visibly to verify its claims.
- In plain terms
- Christianity isn't science yet.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinguish belief from empirical testability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What beliefs could you test?
Another view
It sets a high bar for religious truth.
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