Fundamentalism Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““Religion has a fanaticism problem - center religion on metaphor, and problem solved. Science has a freezing problem - center science on service, and problem solved.””
About This Quote
Source Article: "Reimagining Religion and Science", 2021
Religion’s problems stem from literalism; science’s from detachment; both improve with metaphor and service.
In simple terms: Metaphor and service can fix religion and science.
Key Takeaway
Apply metaphor to faith, service to science.
Themes
religion
science
metaphor
service
problem solving
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- public policy
- community projects
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What metaphor best bridges faith and reason?
- How can science serve humanity without losing objectivity?
A Different Perspective
Metaphor may be misinterpreted; service may lack rigor.
![“I had no idea, however, that in Pennsylvania, the cradle of toleration and freedom of religion, it [fanaticism] could have arisen to the height you describe. This must be owing to the growth of Presbyterianism. The blasphemy of the five points of Calvin, and the impossibility of defending them…” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c6e/thomas-jefferson-43_blasphemy_i-had-no-idea-however-that-in-pennsylvan_2564008.jpg)
