Conscience Quote by Guy Consolmagno
“Religion needs science to keep it away from superstition and keep it close to reality, to protect it from creationism, which at the end of the day is a kind of paganism - it's turning God into a nature god. And science needs religion in order to have a conscience, to know that, just because something is possible, it may not be a good thing to do.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Vatican Observatory, 2015
Science and religion should collaborate: science grounds faith in reality, religion provides moral conscience for scientific possibilities.
In simple terms: Science grounds faith; religion guides ethics.
Key Takeaway
Balance inquiry with moral reflection.
Themes
science
religion
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
philosophical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- research ethics
- public discourse
Key Concepts
philosophy
interdisciplinary dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith inform scientific responsibility?
- What ethical limits should guide new technologies?
A Different Perspective
Tension between doctrinal beliefs and scientific evidence.
