Quote by Richard Dawkins

If you don't understand how somethingworks, never mind: just give up and say God did it. You don'tknow how the nerve impulse works? Good! You don't understandhow memories are laid down in the brain? Excellent! Is photosynthesisa bafflingly complex process? Wonderful! Please don't goto work on the problem, just give up, and appeal to God.

If you don't understand how somethingworks, never mind: just

Summary

This quote sarcastically suggests that instead of seeking scientific explanations and pursuing knowledge about the complexities of the natural world, some people would rather attribute everything they don't understand to the intervention of God. It highlights the tendency to use a divine explanation as a shortcut for not delving deeper into understanding the mechanisms and intricacies of various phenomena. The quote challenges this mindset and encourages individuals to embrace curiosity, study, and scientific inquiry to expand our understanding of the world around us.

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God Religion Science

By Richard Dawkins

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