Belief Quote by Bangambiki Habyarimana
““It's impossible to do science without faith. Sometimes scientists build theories on the premises of faulty assumptions until they discover they were in error and begin again from square one until they discover the true theory. It's quite different with theologians, they build false theory upon false theory until they give you detailed descriptions of heaven and hell and construct dogmas to protect their errors and if you dare say they are in error they condemn you to eternal damnation they arrived at through false theories””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Science and Religion, 2022
Science relies on provisional hypotheses that are revised when evidence contradicts them; theology often treats doctrines as immutable, leading to dogmatic resistance to correction.
In simple terms: Science changes with evidence; faith can resist change.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and stay open to revision.
Themes
science
faith
dogma
revision
epistemology
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- public policy
- education
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
hypothesis testing
theology
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster humility in both scientists and theologians?
- What mechanisms help communities revise core beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be deeply personal, making critique feel threatening.
