Accuracy Quote by Carl Sagan
“Has there ever been a religion with the prophetic accuracy and reliability of science? . . . No other human institution comes close.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Cosmos, Carl Sagan, 1980
Science provides a systematic, testable method that consistently predicts phenomena, unlike religious claims which lack empirical verification.
In simple terms: Science is reliable; religion is not.
Trust evidence over belief.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic discussion
- public policy
- education
- personal belief
- media debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate truth claims?
- Can faith and science coexist without conflict?
Religious claims cannot be measured by the same standards as scientific theories.