Quote by Samuel Butler

The Athanasian Creed is to me light and intelligible reading in comparison with much that now passes for science.

The Athanasian Creed is to me light and intelligible reading

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's perspective on the Athanasian Creed, a statement of Christian doctrine. The individual finds the Creed, a religious text, easier to comprehend and more enlightening than certain scientific ideas that are currently revered. The quote suggests that the person finds comfort and clarity in religious teachings rather than what they perceive as convoluted explanations in the realm of science.

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By Samuel Butler

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