Quote by Steven Weinberg

I think one of the great historical contributions of science is to weaken the hold of religion. That's a good thing.

I think one of the great historical contributions of science

Summary

This quote suggests that science has played a significant role in diminishing the influence of religion throughout history. It portrays this development as a positive outcome. The explanation implies that science's impact has been beneficial because the diminishing hold of religion allegedly enhances society in some way, whether in terms of promoting critical thinking, skepticism, or the progress of knowledge.

Topics

Religion Science

By Steven Weinberg

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

In the last analysis, our only freedom is the freedom to dis

In the last analysis, our only freedom is the freedom to discipline ourselves.

Freedom

It is always a silly thing to give advice, but to give good

It is always a silly thing to give advice, but to give good advice is absolutely fatal

Advice

Lessing, the most honest of theoretical men, dared to say th

Lessing, the most honest of theoretical men, dared to say that he took greater delight in the quest for truth than in the truth itself.

Friedrich Nietzsche

Men Truth

I mistrust all systematizers and avoid them. the will to a s

I mistrust all systematizers and avoid them. the will to a system is a lack of integrity.

Friedrich Nietzsche

Existentialism

For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no l

For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.

All of a sudden, Hulk Hogan has become retro. Hulk Hogan has

All of a sudden, Hulk Hogan has become retro. Hulk Hogan has become cool again. So to come out and to hear how loud the fans are. To hear how loyal the fans are, it's truly overwhelming. I just can't believe I've been reborn in the WWE.

Cool

No matter how famous and established they were or however bl

No matter how famous and established they were or however blessed they were with great songs or long careers, if they lived alone, they lived alone. That's not the way I wanted to live prior to the tour or after.

Famous

Before big bridges, deep tunnels and the advent of health an

Before big bridges, deep tunnels and the advent of health and safety regulations, there were many ways to cross rivers. They would use rowing boats, rickety rafts or in the absence of a vessel, swim or wade. Everyone knew what a stepping-stone was. They all understood that it was not something that you would want to stand on for any length of time. It was a means to an end, an important point and a route from A to B.

Johnathan Cainer

Wisdom Life Inspirational

Nature can do more than physicians.

Nature can do more than physicians.

Oliver Cromwell

Nature

When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned a

When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.

If the attainment of peace is the ultimate objective of all

If the attainment of peace is the ultimate objective of all statesmen, it is, at the same time, something very ordinary, closely tied to the daily life of each individual.

Ben Says: Empower...Empower...Empower your children today. W

Ben Says: Empower...Empower...Empower your children today. Watch them excel tomorrow in every way. Timothy PinaBullying Ben

Inspirational Bullying Ben