Answers Quote by Richard Dawkins
“Religion and science have nothing to do with each other, they're about different things, science is about the way the world works and religion is about [...] miracles. [...] And in any case, if you ask most ordinary people in church or in a mosque why they believe, it's almost certainly got something to do with the belief that God does wonderful things, that God intervenes, that God heals the sick, that God answers prayers, God forgives sins.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins, 2006
He argues religion and science address different domains, with science explaining mechanisms and religion focusing on miracles and divine intervention.
In simple terms: Science explains how; religion explains why.
Recognize limits of each worldview.
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When to use this quote
- education
- public policy
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile scientific evidence with spiritual beliefs?
- Can both coexist peacefully?
Science and religion often intersect in personal meaning.