Theologians have by this time stretched their minds so as…
““Theologians have by this time stretched their minds so as to embrace the darwinian facts, and yet to interpret them as still showing divine purpose. It used to be a question of purpose AGAINST mechanism, of one OR the other. It was as if one should say "My shoes are evidently designed to fit my feet, hence it is impossible that they should have been produced by machinery.””
About This Quote
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Theologians now try to fit evolution into divine purpose, turning purpose into a mechanistic debate.
In simple terms: Theologians blend science with faith, creating tension.
Key Takeaway
Question how science and faith intersect.
Themes
faith
science
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- personal belief formation
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
evolutionary biology
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can scientific explanations coexist with spiritual meaning?
- What limits exist in reconciling faith with empirical evidence?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex theological positions.