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“God was there when it happened. We were not there… Therefore, we are completely limited to what God has seen fit to tell us, and this information is in His written Word.” quote by Stephen Jay Gould
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“God was there when it happened. We were not there… Therefore, we are completely limited to what God has seen fit to tell us, and this information is in His written Word.”

Stephen Jay Gould

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Source Book: The Structure of Evolutionary Theory, 2002

Human knowledge is confined to what is revealed in sacred texts, limiting understanding to divine perspective.

In simple terms: We only know what God’s Word tells us.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the limits of human knowledge.

Themes

faith knowledge limitations

Mood

contemplative reflective

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious study
  • personal belief
  • scriptural interpretation

Key Concepts

theology epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance faith with empirical evidence?
  • What sources beyond scripture shape your worldview?
A Different Perspective

Human insight can also come from reason and observation.

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