Christian Quote by Brigham Young
“In these respects we differ from the Christian world, for our religion will not clash with or contradict the facts of science in any particular... whether the Lord found the earth empty and void, whether he made it out of nothing or out of the rude elements; or whether he made it in six days or in as many millions of years, is and will remain a matter of speculation in the minds of men unless he give revelation on the subject. If we understood the process of creation there would be no mystery about it, it would be all reasonable and plain, for there is no mystery except to the ignorant.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 19th‑century LDS discourse on science and religion
The quote argues that religious explanations of creation are speculative and should not conflict with scientific evidence.
In simple terms: Religion should not contradict science.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence over speculation.
Themes
faith
science
creation
speculation
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- religious education
- public debates
- science curricula
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
epistemology
theology
empiricism
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change your view on creation?
- How do you reconcile faith with new scientific findings?
A Different Perspective
Science may evolve, challenging fixed interpretations.
