Antagonism Quote by Thomas Huxley
“The antagonism between science and religion, about which we hear so much, appears to me to be purely factitiousfabricated, on the one hand, by short-sighted religious people who confound a certain branch of science, theology, with religion; and, on the other, by equally short-sighted scientific people who forget that science takes for its province only that which is susceptible of clear intellectual comprehension; and that, outside the boundaries of that province, they must be content with imagination, with hope, and with ignorance”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Science and Religion, 1869
Science and religion are often portrayed as enemies, but this conflict is largely invented by narrow-minded individuals on both sides.
In simple terms: The conflict is a made‑up misunderstanding.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of each field.
Themes
science
religion
misunderstanding
intellectual humility
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- public policy
- education curriculum
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
epistemology
boundary of knowledge
faith vs reason
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster respectful dialogue?
- What boundaries should each discipline respect?
A Different Perspective
Both sides may oversimplify complex issues.
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