Every scientific truth goes through three states: first, people say it conflicts with the Bible; next, they say it has been discovered before lastly, they say they always believed it.

Summary

This quote humorously captures the pattern often observed in response to scientific discoveries or truths. Initially, when a new scientific finding is presented, it is often met with resistance from those who believe it contradicts religious beliefs or teachings. As the idea gains credibility and acceptance, people may then claim that the information had already been known in some form. Finally, when the scientific truth becomes widely recognized, people tend to assert that they had always believed in it, conveniently disregarding any opposition or skepticism they initially held.

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