Church Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
“The credulity of the church is decreasing, and the most marvelous miracles are not either 'explained,' or allowed to take refuge behind the mistakes of the translators, or hide in the drapery of allegory.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Religion, Robert Green Ingersoll, 1885
The church’s willingness to accept miracles is waning, and extraordinary events are no longer hidden behind literal translations or symbolic allegories.
In simple terms: Miracles are less accepted and less hidden in religious explanations.
Key Takeaway
Question skepticism toward miraculous claims.
Themes
skepticism
religion
miracles
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- academic discussion
- public lectures
- media analysis
Key Concepts
critical thinking
faith
interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does diminishing credulity affect religious practice?
- Can miracles be understood metaphorically?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that faith requires mystery, not full rational explanation.
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