Accounts Quote by Harry Emerson Fosdick
“Some things mankind can finish and be done with, but not ... science, that persists, and changes from ancient Chaldeans studying the stars to a new telescope with a 200-inch reflector and beyond; not religion, that persists, and changes from old credulities and world views to new thoughts of God and larger apprehensions of his meaning.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Ever‑Changing Quest, 1935
Science evolves through relentless inquiry, while religion adapts to new understandings of the divine.
In simple terms: Both fields continuously change.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change in belief and knowledge.
Themes
science
religion
progress
adaptation
Mood
thought‑provoking
philosophical
Type
theological
scientific
When to use this quote
- education
- public discourse
- personal faith
Key Concepts
epistemology
theology
historical development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can science and faith coexist constructively?
- What does change mean for your own beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Conflict can arise when change challenges tradition.
