Creation Quote by Kurt Andersen
““Sixteen hundred years ago Saint Augustine instructed, basically, Don’t be stupid. “Shall we say, then,” he wrote about Genesis, “there was such a sense of hearing in that formless and shapeless creation, whatever it was, to which God thus uttered a sound when He said, ‘Let there be light’? Let such absurdities have no place in our thoughts.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The New Yorker” article, 2015 (fictional essay)
Saint Augustine warned against accepting absurd ideas without critical thought, urging rational scrutiny of creation myths.
In simple terms: Question strange claims, think logically.
Key Takeaway
Apply critical thinking to beliefs.
Themes
faith
reason
skepticism
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
essay
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- education
- public discourse
- media consumption
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
critical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test extraordinary claims?
- What role does faith play in your reasoning?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on authority can hinder inquiry.
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