Intelligent design Quote by Michael Ruse
![“Fifth, I think that you [Daniel Dennett] and Richard are absolute disasters in the fight against intelligent design — we are losing this battle, not the least of which is the two new supreme court justices who are certainly going to vote to let it into classrooms — what we need is not knee-jerk…” quote by Michael Ruse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6d6/michael-ruse-35791_intelligent-design_fifth-i-think-that-you-daniel-dennett-an_1658804.jpg)
““Fifth, I think that you [Daniel Dennett] and Richard are absolute disasters in the fight against intelligent design — we are losing this battle, not the least of which is the two new supreme court justices who are certainly going to vote to let it into classrooms — what we need is not knee-jerk atheism but serious grappling with the issues — neither of you are willing to study Christianity seriously and to engage with the ideas — it is just plain silly and grotesquely immoral to claim that Christianity is simply a force for evil, as Richard claims — more than this, we are in a fight, and we need to make allies in the fight, not simply alienate everyone of good will." "William Dembski. "Remarkable exchange between Michael Ruse and Daniel Dennett" " 2006””
About This Quote
Source Debate: 2006, Michael Ruse vs Daniel Dennett (public discourse)
The author argues for nuanced dialogue with Christianity rather than dismissive atheism, urging constructive engagement.
In simple terms: Engage respectfully with opposing views.
Key Takeaway
Seek common ground in debates.
Themes
religion
dialogue
science
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
debate
When to use this quote
- academic conferences
- interfaith panels
- public policy discussions
Key Concepts
intelligent design
atheism
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can constructive dialogue change deeply held beliefs?
- What are the limits of compromise?
A Different Perspective
Risk of compromising scientific rigor for appeasement.
![“Their [the new atheists] treatment of the religious viewpoint is pathetic to the point of non-being. Richard Dawkins in The God Delusion would fail any introductory philosophy or religion course. Proudly he criticizes that whereof he knows nothing.” quote by Michael Ruse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1db/michael-ruse-35791_atheist_their-the-new-atheists-treatment-of-the_1955646.jpg)
