Quote by William Jennings Bryan

Evolution seems to close the heart to some of the plainest spiritual truths while it opens the mind to the wildest guesses advanced in the name of science.

Evolution seems to close the heart to some of the plainest s

Summary

This quote suggests that as evolution progresses, focusing on the development of the mind, it has a tendency to distance individuals from straightforward spiritual truths. Meanwhile, it allows for the acceptance of extravagant and speculative scientific ideas. It implies that with the advancement of scientific knowledge, some people may lose touch with the fundamental principles of spirituality, favoring complex theories and hypotheses instead.

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By William Jennings Bryan

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