Arrogant Quote by Rupert Sheldrake
“Bad religion is arrogant, self-righteous, dogmatic and intolerant. And so is bad science. But unlike religious fundamentalists, scientific fundamentalists do not realize that their opinions are based on faith. They think they know the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Science Del Religion, Rupert Sheldrake, 2005
Dogmatic certainty in both religion and science leads to intolerance and false confidence.
In simple terms: Both can become closed‑minded and overconfident.
Question humility and evidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- policy making
- public discourse
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when belief becomes dogma?
- What practices foster humility in research?
Overconfidence can blind even rigorous inquiry.