Quote by Richard Dawkins

Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings.

Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into build

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting outcomes of science and religion. It suggests that while science has enabled human beings to achieve great advancements, such as reaching the moon through space exploration, religion has been associated with extremist acts of violence, as symbolized by the statement "flies you into buildings." The quote arguably implies that science promotes progress and understanding, while religion is capable of being misinterpreted and used to justify harmful actions.

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Science Religions

By Richard Dawkins

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