Quote by Richard Dawkins

Creationists eagerly seek a gap in present-day knowledge or understanding. If an apparent gap is found, it is assumed that God, by default, must fill it.

Creationists eagerly seek a gap in present-day knowledge or

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This quote suggests that creationists are motivated to find areas of current scientific knowledge where there are gaps or uncertainties, specifically in relation to the origins of life. When they come across such gaps, they tend to immediately attribute them to divine intervention or the existence of God, without considering other possible explanations. Consequently, this perspective reflects a tendency to interpret the unknown or unexplained aspects of the natural world as evidence supporting their religious beliefs.

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By Richard Dawkins

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