"Most of the dogmatic religions have exhibited a perverse talent for taking the wrong side on the most important concepts in the material universe, from the structure of the solar system to the origin of man"
- George G. Simpson
About this Quote
This quote by George G. Simpson is a criticism of dogmatic religious beliefs. He is recommending that these religions tend to take the incorrect side on important ideas in the material universe. This could describe the structure of the solar system, which was once believed to be geocentric, or the origin of guy, which was once thought to be developed by a divine being. Simpson is implying that these faiths have a tendency to hold on to out-of-date beliefs and overlook scientific proof. He is suggesting that these faiths must be more open up to new ideas and proof, and not be so dogmatic in their beliefs.
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