Quote by Terry Eagleton
Imagine someone holding forth on biology whose only knowledge of the subject is 'The Book of British Birds,' and you have a rough idea of what it feels like to read Richard Dawkins on theology.
Summary
This quote, attributed to theologian Alister McGrath, suggests that Richard Dawkins, a well-known biologist, has a limited understanding of theology. It draws an analogy to someone speaking on biology based solely on a book about British birds, implying that Dawkins lacks depth or expertise when discussing religious beliefs. The quote implies that Dawkins' lack of firsthand theological knowledge leads to a superficial and possibly inaccurate understanding of the subject.
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