Agnostic Quote by Steven Weinberg
“They felt that science would be corrosive to religious belief and they were worried about it. Damn it, I think they were right. It is corrosive to religious belief and it's a good thing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture, 1995, Caltech
Science challenges religious doctrines, exposing them to critical scrutiny and potentially weakening faith.
In simple terms: Science can weaken faith.
Question assumptions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- public policy
- personal belief
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scientific literacy affect personal faith?
- Can faith coexist with scientific understanding?
Religious belief can adapt rather than erode.