Atheism Quote by Luther Burbank
“Those who would legislate against the teaching of evolution should also legislate against gravity, electricity and the unreasonable velocity of light, and also, should introduce a clause to prevent the use of the telescope, the microscope and the spectroscope or any other instrument of precision which may in the future be invented, constructed or used for the discovery of truth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Science and Progress, Luther Burbank, 1915
If we ban teaching evolution, we should also ban fundamental scientific tools and laws, highlighting the absurdity of restricting knowledge.
In simple terms: Banning evolution is as absurd as banning gravity or scientific instruments.
Key Takeaway
Defend scientific education and inquiry.
Themes
science
education
freedom
Mood
urgent
determined
Type
persuasive
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- school curricula
- public discourse
Key Concepts
censorship
logic
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is scientific literacy essential for society?
- How can we balance cultural beliefs with evidence‑based teaching?
A Different Perspective
The hyperbole may ignore nuanced arguments about curriculum content.
