Atheism Quote by Mary Doria Russell
“I believe in God the way I believe in quarks. People whose business it is to know about quantum physics or religion tell me they have good reason to believe that quarks and God exist. And they tell me that if I wanted to devote my life to learning what they've learned, I'd find quarks and God just like they did.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell, 1996
Faith and science are both belief systems; both require trust beyond empirical proof.
In simple terms: Faith and science both need belief.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in both realms.
Themes
faith
science
belief
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal belief
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
- scientific research
Key Concepts
epistemology
philosophy of religion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile faith with scientific evidence?
- Can belief exist without proof?
A Different Perspective
Conflicts arise when evidence contradicts belief.
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