Creation Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
““Humanity cannot lift itself by its own bootstraps; there is no such thing as spontaneous generation; life does not come from crystals; poetry does not come from donkeys; international peace does not come from wars; social justice does not come from selfishness. With all our knowledge of chemistry we cannot make a human life in our laboratories because we lack the unifying, vivifying principal of a soul which comes only from God. Life is not a push from below; it is a gift from above. It is not the result of the necessary ascent of man but the loving descent of God.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Soul of Man", 1950
He argues that human life and moral progress cannot be created by material means alone; a divine soul is essential.
In simple terms: Life and morality need a spiritual source beyond science.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual grounding beyond material achievements.
Themes
faith
science
humanity
morality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- public policy
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does faith play in your understanding of life?
- Can moral values exist without a spiritual basis?
A Different Perspective
Science alone cannot address existential meaning.
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