William Bell Riley Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Bell Riley.

William Bell Riley (1861-1947) was an influential American Baptist pastor and leader of the fundamentalist movement in the early 20th century. He served as the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Minneapolis for over 40 years and founded the World Christian Fundamentals Association. Riley was known for his staunch opposition to liberal theology and his strong advocacy for the preservation of traditional Christian beliefs. He played a significant role in the Scopes Monkey Trial, defending the biblical account of creation. Riley's work had a lasting impact on the fundamentalist movement and his legacy continues to shape evangelical Christianity today.

The first and most important reason for its elimination is t

The first and most important reason for its elimination is the unquestioned fact that evolution is not a science; it is a hypothesis only, a speculation.

William Bell Riley

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