Bible Quote by Cardinal Bellarmine
““But, to affirm that the Sun is really fixed in the center of the heavens and the Earth revolves very swiftly around the Sun is a dangerous thing, not only irritating theologians and philosophers, but injuring our holy faith and making the sacred scripture false. Freedom of belief is pernicious, It is nothing but the freedom to be wrong.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: “On the Freedom of Belief,” 1605
Questioning scientific truths can clash with religious doctrine, yet true freedom includes the risk of error.
In simple terms: Freedom of belief includes the possibility of being wrong.
Key Takeaway
Embrace truth while tolerating doubt.
Themes
faith
science
freedom
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- religious reform
- public policy
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies handle conflicting scientific and religious claims?
- What role does humility play in belief?
A Different Perspective
Balancing faith and evidence can cause societal tension.
