Books Quote by Sheri S. Tepper
““Nature says the rock is billions of years old, but the book says different, so even though men wrote the book, and God made the rock and God gave us minds that have found ways to tell how old it is, we still choose to believe the Scripture.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture, 1995
Points out the tension between scientific evidence and scriptural belief, noting people often choose faith over empirical data.
In simple terms: People may favor scripture despite scientific facts.
Key Takeaway
Balance evidence with personal belief systems.
Themes
faith
science
conflict
knowledge
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
balanced
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- public discourse
- personal decision making
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
epistemology
theology
philosophy of science
Questions to Reflect On
- How can science and faith coexist?
- What role does evidence play in shaping belief?
A Different Perspective
The statement may ignore nuanced theological interpretations.
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