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“The doctrine of evolution thus takes the place of the old religion in the modern man.320It is no science; it does not rest on undeniable facts; it has often in the past and in the present been contradicted by the facts. But that does not matter; miracle is the dearest child of faith.” quote by Herman Bavinck
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““The doctrine of evolution thus takes the place of the old religion in the modern man.320It is no science; it does not rest on undeniable facts; it has often in the past and in the present been contradicted by the facts. But that does not matter; miracle is the dearest child of faith.””

Herman Bavinck

About This Quote

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

Evolution replaces religion for modern people, yet lacks undeniable facts; faith embraces miracles.

In simple terms: Evolution replaces religion but lacks facts.

Key Takeaway

Recognize limits of scientific claims and role of faith.

Themes

science faith miracle

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic discourse
  • personal belief discussions
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

philosophy of science theology epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile scientific uncertainty with faith?
  • Can miracles coexist with empirical evidence?
A Different Perspective

May conflate scientific theory with belief.

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