--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It strikes me that religion—in its…" description: "\"“It strikes me that religion—in its essence—seeks to take natural events and ascribe supernatural causes to them. I, however, seek to take supernatural..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/10a/brandon-sanderson-112_nature_it-strikes-me-that-religion-in-its-essen_1831166.jpg" --- # It strikes me that religion—in its essence—seeks to take… ![“It strikes me that religion—in its essence—seeks to take natural events and ascribe supernatural causes to them. I, however, seek to take supernatural events and find the natural meanings behind them. Perhaps that is the final dividing line between science and religion. Opposite sides of a card.” quote by Brandon Sanderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/10a/brandon-sanderson-112_nature_it-strikes-me-that-religion-in-its-essen_1831166.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/10a/brandon-sanderson-112_nature_it-strikes-me-that-religion-in-its-essen_1831166.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/10a/brandon-sanderson-112_nature_it-strikes-me-that-religion-in-its-essen_1831166.jpg) > ““It strikes me that religion—in its essence—seeks to take natural events and ascribe supernatural causes to them. I, however, seek to take supernatural events and find the natural meanings behind them. Perhaps that is the final dividing line between science and religion. Opposite sides of a card.”” [Brandon Sanderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brandon-sanderson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Religion often attributes supernatural causes to natural events, while science seeks natural explanations for supernatural claims. **In simple terms:** Religion and science differ in how they assign causes. Key Takeaway Question assumptions about cause and effect. Themes philosophy science religion causality Mood thoughtful inquisitive Type analytical reflective When to use this quote - debates on faith vs. reason - education curricula - public policy discussions - personal belief systems - interfaith dialogue Key Concepts metaphysics epistemology Questions to Reflect On - How do you distinguish between natural and supernatural explanations? - Can both perspectives coexist peacefully? 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