Quote by Bill Wilson, Letter, 1950

Since open-mindedness and experimentation are supposed to be the indispensable attributes of our 'scientific' civilization, it seems strange that so many scientists are reluctant to try out personally the hypothesis that God came first and man afterward. They prefer to believe that man is the chance product of evolution; that God, the Creator, does not exist. I can only report that I have experimented with both concepts and that, in my case, the God concept has proved to be a better basis for living than the man-centered one. Nevertheless, I would be the first to defend your right to think as you will. I simply ask this question: in your own life, have you ever really tried to think and act as though there might be a God? Have you experimented?

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness and experimentation in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. It highlights the strange reluctance of scientists to personally explore the hypothesis that God may have come before man. The quote suggests that many scientists prefer to believe in evolution as a chance process without the existence of a creator. The author shares that they have personally experimented with both concepts and found that the belief in God has provided a better foundation for their life. However, the author also respects the freedom of others to think as they please and encourages individuals to genuinely explore the idea of God in their own lives through thought and action.