Accounts Quote by Frank Zindler
“Real scientists are required to play by the rules without exception. Creationists follow the rules of science only so long as it is expedient. Then they resort to miracles. But resorting to miracles is not offering an explanation: it is asserting that no real explanation exists. Whenever creationists resort to miracles, they are admitting that their system cannot account for the facts of nature; it cannot explain the world.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Atheist Argument, 2005
Science demands consistent methodology; creationists abandon it when inconvenient, invoking miracles instead of explanations.
In simple terms: Science requires rules; creationists use miracles when facts clash.
Key Takeaway
Apply rigorous standards, reject ad hoc miracles.
Themes
science
methodology
faith
skepticism
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
argumentative
When to use this quote
- debates on evolution
- education policy
- public discourse on science
- religious claims
Key Concepts
epistemology
burden of proof
falsifiability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between faith and evidence?
- Can miracles be scientifically investigated?
A Different Perspective
Miracles may be persuasive but do not provide testable explanations.
