Apologist Quote by J. Gresham Machen
““In trying to remove from Christianity everything that could possibly be objected to in the name of science, in trying to bribe off the enemy by those concessions which the enemy most desires, the apologist has really abandoned what he started out to defend.””
About This Quote
Source Book: *Christianity and Liberalism*, 1949
Compromising core faith to appease science weakens the religion’s foundation.
In simple terms: Faith should not be diluted for acceptance.
Key Takeaway
Hold fast to core beliefs.
Themes
faith
science
integrity
Mood
critical
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious debates
- academic discussions
- personal belief crises
Key Concepts
theology
apologetics
compromise
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith engage science constructively?
- When is compromise justified?
A Different Perspective
Rigid adherence may ignore valid scientific insights.
