Able Quote by Thomas Huxley
“Rome is the one great spiritual organisation which is able to resist and must, as a matter of life and death, the progress of science and modern civilization”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Evolution and Ethics, 1880
Science and modern civilization threaten traditional spiritual structures, which must resist to survive.
In simple terms: Science challenges old beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Balance progress with spiritual values.
Themes
science
spirituality
modernity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
controversial
When to use this quote
- religious communities
- policy debates
- education curricula
Key Concepts
philosophy
cultural conflict
evolutionary theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Can faith adapt without losing core principles?
- How do societies integrate science and spirituality?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may ignore beneficial scientific advances.
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