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“Rome is the one great spiritual organisation which is able to resist and must, as a matter of life and death, the progress of science and modern civilization” quote by Thomas Huxley
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“Rome is the one great spiritual organisation which is able to resist and must, as a matter of life and death, the progress of science and modern civilization”

Thomas Huxley

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

Science and modern civilization threaten traditional spiritual structures, which must resist to survive.

In simple terms: Science challenges old beliefs.

Key Takeaway

Balance progress with spiritual values.

Themes

science spirituality modernity

Mood

critical reflective

Type

philosophical controversial

When to use this quote

  • religious communities
  • policy debates
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

philosophy cultural conflict evolutionary theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can faith adapt without losing core principles?
  • How do societies integrate science and spirituality?
A Different Perspective

Resistance may ignore beneficial scientific advances.

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