Christianity Quote by Gina DeMarco
““Sometimes people ask me how I can be both a Catholic and a scientist, particularly a scientist who, at least for some research, studies evolution. I tell them that they are confusing us with Evangelicals. Catholics don't have anything against evolution. A literal interpretation of the Bible, the kind that says that the earth is six thousand years old, has never been a part of our religion, at least not since the Saint Augustine warned against preaching idiocy to Pagans in 415 AD. He said that if you tell people that they have to believe in things that they know are not true and that do not matter then they will never believe you when you tell them things that are true and that do matter, things about Christ and the resurrection. The Church's friendliness towards science is not to protect science. It is to protect Christianity.””
About This Quote
Catholics can accept evolution; conflicts arise from literal biblical interpretations, not faith.
In simple terms: Faith and science can coexist; literalism causes tension.
Key Takeaway
Separate faith from literal readings.
Themes
faith
science
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
Christianity:1
Science:1
Thousand years:0
Saint Augustine:1
Catholic Scientist:1
Protect Christianity:0
Evangelicals Catholics:0
Confusing Evangelicals:0
Ask Catholic:0
When to use this quote
- education
- religious dialogue
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
theology
evolution
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile faith with scientific evidence?
- What role should religious leaders play in this dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as oversimplifying doctrine.
