But did he go to heaven?" Katherine persisted. "That's…
““But did he go to heaven?" Katherine persisted. "That's between him and God, not him and history," JB said. Alex started, jerking so spastically that he kicked the basketball and would have sent it spinning out into the street if Chip hadn't caught it. Amazingly, Chip still seemed to have a swordsman's quick reflexes. "YOU believe in God?" Alex asked JB incredulously. "But you know how to travel through time. You're a scientist." He hesitated. "Aren't you?" JB rolled his eyes. "It amazes me how people of your time set up such a false dichotomy between science and religion. Fortunately, that only lasts for another... well, I can't tell you that," he said, stopping himself just in time. "But I assure you, the more I travel through time, the more I witness, the more I realize that there are things that are both strange and wonderful, far beyond human comprehension." (pgs 299-300)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A dialogue explores the tension between science and faith, suggesting both can coexist and that reality may be beyond human understanding.
In simple terms: Science and faith can both be true.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery and curiosity.
Themes
faith
science
curiosity
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- education
- personal belief
- exploration
- debate
Key Concepts
philosophy
metaphysics
time travel
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile scientific evidence with spiritual belief?
- What mysteries lie beyond current knowledge?
A Different Perspective
One side may dominate, dismissing the other.