"There can be no truce between science and religion"
- John B. S. Haldane
About this Quote
In this quote, John B. S. Haldane is revealing the idea that there can never be a tranquil coexistence between science and religious beliefs. He thinks that the two are fundamentally opposed and can not discover a commonalities. Science depends on empirical evidence and sensible thinking, while religious beliefs is based on faith and belief in a higher power. Haldane argues that the two can not be reconciled and any effort to do so would ultimately fail. This quote highlights the ongoing argument between science and religious beliefs and the trouble in discovering a balance between the two in society.
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