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Faith Quote by C.S. Lewis

“I have great hopes that we shall learn in due time how to emotionalise and mythologise their science to such an extent that what is, in effect, a belief in us (though not under that name) will creep in while the human mind remains closed to belief in the Enemy. The” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““I have great hopes that we shall learn in due time how to emotionalise and mythologise their science to such an extent that what is, in effect, a belief in us (though not under that name) will creep in while the human mind remains closed to belief in the Enemy. The””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Problem of Pain, 1940

Science may become a belief system, but human minds resist believing in an enemy.

In simple terms: Science can turn into belief, yet we resist enemy belief.

Key Takeaway

Beware turning science into dogma.

Themes

faith science belief systems

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • academic lectures
  • religious debates
  • public policy

Key Concepts

mythologizing science psychology of belief enemy perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does belief shape scientific interpretation?
  • Can we separate myth from data?
A Different Perspective

Science and faith often clash.

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