Absolute truth Quote by Alfred M. Rehwinkel
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“Meanwhile, their [evolutionists] unproven theories will continue to be accepted by the learned and the illiterate alike as absolute truth, and will be defended with a frantic intolerance that has a parallel only in the bigotry of the darkest Middle Ages. If one does not accept evolution as an infallible dogma, implicitly and without question, one is regarded as an unenlightened ignoramus or is merely ignored as an obscurantist or a naive, uncritical fundamentalist.”
About This Quote
Evolutionary theories are defended dogmatically, equating dissent with ignorance, mirroring medieval bigotry.
In simple terms: Dogmatic defense of ideas blocks critique.
Key Takeaway
Question unquestioned doctrines.
Themes
science
dogma
intolerance
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- public policy
- education
- religion
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
history of ideas
Questions to Reflect On
- How can respectful dissent be encouraged?
- What safeguards prevent dogma?
A Different Perspective
Rigid adherence can stifle progress.
