Accuracy Quote by Carl Sagan
“Think of how many religions attempt to validate themselves with prophecy. Think of how many people rely on these prophecies, however vague, however unfulfilled, to support or prop up their beliefs. Yet has there ever been a religion with the prophetic accuracy and reliability of science? ... No other human institution comes close.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Cosmos, 1980
Compares scientific method’s reliability to prophetic claims of religions.
In simple terms: Science is more reliable than prophecy.
Trust evidence over unverified predictions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should faith play alongside science?
- How do you evaluate truth claims?
Science cannot address all existential questions.