--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have great hopes that we shall learn in…" description: "\"“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 beli..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f9/c-s-lewis-121_faith_i-have-great-hopes-that-we-shall-learn-i_455361.jpg" --- # I have great hopes that we shall learn in due time how to… ![“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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f9/c-s-lewis-121_faith_i-have-great-hopes-that-we-shall-learn-i_455361.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f9/c-s-lewis-121_faith_i-have-great-hopes-that-we-shall-learn-i_455361.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f9/c-s-lewis-121_faith_i-have-great-hopes-that-we-shall-learn-i_455361.jpg) > ““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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/c-s-lewis-2/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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