Earth and sky Quote by Christopher Hitchens
““Never did will of gods bring anything forth out of nothing.” For, in good sooth, it is thus that fear restraineth all mortals, Since both in earth and sky they see that many things happen Whereof they cannot by any known law determine the causes; So their occurrence they ascribe to supernatural power.””
About This Quote
Source Book: God Is Not Great, Christopher Hitchens, 2007
People attribute unknown events to divine or supernatural forces when they cannot explain them rationally.
In simple terms: We blame gods for mysteries we don’t understand.
Key Takeaway
Question and seek natural explanations.
Themes
skepticism
faith
unknown
causality
Mood
curious
skeptical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- science education
- critical thinking
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change your view on supernatural explanations?
- How does fear influence belief in unseen forces?
A Different Perspective
Attributing everything to the supernatural can hinder scientific progress.
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