Believe Quote by Jacques Monod
“One may well find oneself beginning to doubt whether all this could conceivably be the product of an enormous lottery presided over by natural selection, blindly picking the rare winners from among numbers drawn at utter random...nevertheless although the miracle of life stands "explained" it does not strike us as any less miraculous. As Francois Mauriac wrote, What this professor says is far more incredible than what we poor Christians believe.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Chance and Necessity, 1970
Life’s complexity appears random yet miraculous; even scientific explanations don’t diminish its wonder, challenging faith and reason alike.
In simple terms: Science shows randomness but wonder remains.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery alongside knowledge.
Themes
science
faith
randomness
miracle
existential
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research
- teaching
- personal belief formation
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
probability theory
philosophy of science
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “miraculous” mean in a scientific context?
- Can faith and science coexist peacefully?
A Different Perspective
Scientific view may conflict with religious comfort; balance is needed.
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