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“When religious believers invoke miracles and acts of creation ex nihilo, that is the end of the search for them, whereas for scientists, the identification of such mysteries is only the beginning. Science picks up where theology leaves off.” quote by Michael Shermer
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“When religious believers invoke miracles and acts of creation ex nihilo, that is the end of the search for them, whereas for scientists, the identification of such mysteries is only the beginning. Science picks up where theology leaves off.”

Michael Shermer

About This Quote

Source Book: Why People Believe in God, Michael Shermer, 2004

Science continues the quest for understanding after theological explanations stop, treating mysteries as starting points for investigation.

In simple terms: Science takes over where faith ends, seeing mysteries as opportunities.

Key Takeaway

Embrace curiosity beyond belief.

Themes

science curiosity faith inquiry

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research
  • education
  • public discourse
  • policy making

Key Concepts

epistemology methodology skepticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mysteries could science explore that faith deems resolved?
  • How does this view affect dialogue between science and religion?
A Different Perspective

Faith may claim finality, limiting further exploration.

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