Bible Quote by Henry M. Morris
“When science and the Bible differ, science has obviously misinterpreted its data.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Genesis Flood, 1961
If science and the Bible conflict, the fault lies with scientific interpretation.
In simple terms: Science misinterprets data when conflicting with scripture.
Key Takeaway
Re-examine scientific conclusions critically.
Themes
religion
science
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theological
scientific
When to use this quote
- theology studies
- science education
- debate forums
Key Concepts
biblical literalism
epistemology
scientific method
Questions to Reflect On
- How to reconcile differing worldviews?
- What evidence supports each side?
A Different Perspective
Science may be correct and scripture metaphorical.
![“The approach we try to take here [Morris's Institute for Creation Research] is to assume that the word of God is the word of God and that God is able to say what He means and means what He says, and that's in the Bible and that is our basis. And then we interpret the scientific data within that…” quote by Henry M. Morris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c3d/henry-m-morris-26129_able_the-approach-we-try-to-take-here-morris_1708820.jpg)
