Direct Quote by Richard Dawkins
“If I were God wanting to make a human being, I would do it by a more direct way rather than by evolution. Why deliberately set it up in the one way which makes it look as though you don't exist?”
About This Quote
If a creator designed humans directly, it would be more efficient than evolution, questioning why evolution appears as a complex, indirect process.
In simple terms: Evolution seems inefficient compared to design.
Key Takeaway
Consider alternative origins.
Themes
creation
evolution
philosophy
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- science education
- debate forums
- philosophical inquiry
- writing
Key Concepts
biology
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might we prefer simple explanations?
- What evidence supports evolution over design?
A Different Perspective
Evolutionary theory is well‑supported by evidence.
