Appeals Quote by Jerry A. Coyne
“A well-understood and testable hypothesis like sexual selection surely trumps an untestable appeal to the inscrutable caprices of a creator.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Why Evolution Is True, 2009
Argues that testable scientific hypotheses, like sexual selection, outweigh untestable religious explanations.
In simple terms: Science beats faith in explaining nature.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize evidence‑based reasoning.
Themes
science
evolution
skepticism
religion
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- public education
- policy making
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
methodology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can scientists communicate complex ideas simply?
- What role should faith play in public discourse?
A Different Perspective
Religious beliefs may still influence public opinion.
![“The principle of natural selection is absolutely incompatible with the word of God. [It] contradicts the revealed relations of creation to its Creator.” quote by Samuel Wilberforce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e68/samuel-wilberforce-60185_creation_the-principle-of-natural-selection-is-ab_351008.jpg)
