Amount Quote by Joseph McCabe
“Today we know not only that there is a terrible amount of disorder in the heavens - great catastrophes or conflagrations occur frequently - but evolution gives us a perfectly natural explanation of such order as there is. No distinguished astronomer now traces "the finger of God" in the heavens; and astronomers ought to know best.”
About This Quote
Astronomical disorder is natural; invoking divine causation is outdated, and science explains cosmic order.
In simple terms: Cosmic chaos is natural; science, it, not God.
Key Takeaway
Trust scientific explanations of the universe.
Themes
science
cosmology
skepticism
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
explanatory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- public talks
- debates on religion
Key Concepts
natural law
philosophy of science
atheism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile scientific and spiritual views?
- What evidence convinces you of natural order?
A Different Perspective
Science may not answer all existential questions.
