Astronomy Quote by Richard Dawkins
“There may be some deep questions about the cosmos that are forever beyond science. The mistake is to think they are therefore not beyond religion too.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with Richard Dawkins, 2010
Some cosmic questions may be permanently unknowable by science, but that does not make them any less accessible to religion.
In simple terms: Science has limits; religion can address them.
Recognize limits of science and consider other perspectives.
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When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief
- public policy
- education
- media criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What questions do you think are forever beyond scientific reach?
- How should society treat claims that lie outside both science and religion?
Science may not have all answers, but religious explanations can also be untestable.