Confidence Quote by C. V. Wedgewood
““Men wanted certainties, not more causes for doubt, and since the discoveries of science perplexed them with strange theories about the earth on which they walked and the bodies they inhabited, they turned with all the more zeal to the firm assurances of religion. Never””
About This Quote
People seek certainty; when science introduces unsettling ideas, they cling more tightly to religious certainty.
In simple terms: Science unsettles, religion comforts.
Key Takeaway
Uncertainty drives religious certainty.
Themes
certainty
science
religion
psychology
belief
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
aphilosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- intellectual crisis
- cultural shift
- personal doubt
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
faith
knowledge
Practical Applications
- philosophical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people turn to faith when faced with complex scientific ideas?
- How can societies balance scientific inquiry with the need for certainty?
