Asking Quote by Michael Shermer
“'Are science and religion compatible?' It's like [asking]: 'Are science and plumbing compatible?' They're just two different things.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Skeptic Magazine, 2010
Science and religion address different questions; comparing them to unrelated fields shows incompatibility.
In simple terms: Science and religion answer different kinds of questions.
Recognize the limits of each domain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief
- education
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can two systems coexist peacefully?
- What evidence supports each view?
Some argue they can coexist in personal meaning.