Quote by Oscar Wilde

Religions die when they are proved to be true. Science is the record of dead religions.

Religions die when they are proved to be true. Science is th

Summary

This quote suggests that when religions are proven to be true, they lose their purpose and ability to inspire faith. It implies that the essence of religious beliefs lies in the realm of the unexplained and uncertain, offering solace, meaning, and hope in the face of life's mysteries. In contrast, science is portrayed as a collection of knowledge that essentially replaces outdated religious beliefs as they are revealed to be unfounded. Thus, science can be seen as a historical documentation of past religious systems that have become obsolete.

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By Oscar Wilde

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