Bible Quote by William Jennings Bryan
“If the Bible and the microscope do not agee, the microscope is wrong”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1900 Republican National Convention
The claim is that if both scripture and science are infallible, they must agree; otherwise one must be wrong.
In simple terms: Science and religion must reconcile or one is flawed.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about absolute truth.
Themes
faith
science
truth
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
debate
When to use this quote
- education
- public policy
- personal worldview
Key Concepts
epistemology
conflict resolution
belief systems
Questions to Reflect On
- Can faith and science coexist peacefully?
- What evidence supports each side?
A Different Perspective
Both domains may hold partial truths without full alignment.
