Belief Quote by Gary Taubes
“What sets science and the law apart from religion is that nothing is expected to be taken on faith. We're encouraged to ask whether the evidence actually supports what we're being told - or what we grew up believing - and we're allowed to ask whether we're hearing all the evidence or just some small prejudicial part of it. If our beliefs aren't supported by the evidence, then we're encouraged to alter our beliefs.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Bad Science by Gary Taubes, 2008
Science and law demand evidence, while religion often relies on faith; questioning and revising beliefs based on proof is encouraged.
In simple terms: Science requires evidence, religion often faith.
Key Takeaway
Question evidence, revise beliefs.
Themes
evidence
critical thinking
beliefs
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- legal judgments
- personal decision making
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
empiricism
skepticism
rationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify the completeness of evidence?
- When should faith guide decisions despite limited evidence?
A Different Perspective
Evidence may be incomplete or biased, leading to false conclusions.
