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“I think we are trying to run the space age with horse and buggy moral and spiritual equipment. Technology you see has no morals; and with no moral restraints man will destroy himself ecologically, militarily, or in some other way. Only God can give a person moral restraints and spiritual strength.” quote by Billy Graham
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“I think we are trying to run the space age with horse and buggy moral and spiritual equipment. Technology you see has no morals; and with no moral restraints man will destroy himself ecologically, militarily, or in some other way. Only God can give a person moral restraints and spiritual strength.”

Billy Graham

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He argues that technology lacks inherent morals and humanity must rely on divine moral guidance to avoid self‑destruction.

In simple terms: Technology has no morals; only God can give moral restraints.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual moral guidance in technological advancement.

Themes

ethics technology spirituality

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • personal faith
  • education

Key Concepts

moral philosophy environmental risk military conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies develop secular moral standards for tech?
  • What role does faith play in modern ethical debates?
A Different Perspective

Human moral frameworks may also guide technology responsibly.

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