Accused Quote by Theodosius Dobzhansky
“Does the evolutionary doctrine clash with religious faith? It does not. It is a blunder to mistake the Holy Scriptures for elementary textbooks of astronomy, geology, biology, and anthropology.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Evolutionary Biology, 1973
Science and religion can coexist; misreading scripture as scientific textbook leads to errors.
In simple terms: Science and faith can agree; don't treat holy texts as science books.
Key Takeaway
Separate spiritual teachings from empirical science.
Themes
faith
science
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- public policy
- interfaith dialogue
- science communication
Key Concepts
epistemology
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach both without conflict?
- What boundaries should separate faith and science?
A Different Perspective
Religious literalism may resist scientific evidence.
