Absolute freedom Quote by Herbert Dingle
““It is ironical that, in the very field in which Science has claimed superiority to Theology, for example - in the abandoning of dogma and the granting of absolute freedom to criticism - the positions are now reversed. Science will not tolerate criticism of special relativity, while Theology talks freely about the death of God, religionless Christianity, and so on.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture on science and religion, 1970s
Science now defends its own doctrines while theology openly questions divine concepts, revealing a role reversal in authority over truth.
In simple terms: Science protects its ideas; theology questions them.
Recognize when ideas become dogma.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Academic debate
- public policy
- media commentary
- education
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure open criticism in all fields?
- What safeguards prevent any discipline from becoming dogmatic?
Science may still resist critique of its own theories.