Learning Quote by Sam Harris
““If religion addresses a genuine sphere of understanding and human necessity, then it should be susceptible to progress; its doctrines should become more useful, rather than less. Progress in religion, as in other fields, would have to be a matter of present inquiry, not the mere reiteration of past doctrine. Whatever is true now should be discoverable now, and describable in terms that are not an outright affront to the rest of what we know about the world. By this measure, the entire project of religion seems perfectly backward. It cannot survive the changes that have come over us - culturally, technologically, and even ethically. otherwise, there are few reasons to believe that we will survive it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of Faith, Sam Harris, 2004
Religion should evolve with current knowledge, not cling to outdated doctrines.
In simple terms: Religion must adapt to modern understanding.
Key Takeaway
Encourage critical inquiry.
Themes
religion
progress
science
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- education
- public policy
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
philosophy of religion
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports religious reform?
- How can tradition coexist with progress?
A Different Perspective
Resistance to change can cause conflict.
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