Quote by H. L. Mencken on Theology and Knowledge

„For centuries, theologians have been explaining the unknowable in terms of the-not-worth-knowing.“

H. L. MenckenH. L. Mencken criticizes theologians who explain the unknowable as unimportant.
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Henry Louis Mencken, commonly known as H. L. Mencken in America, was an American writer, journalist, literary critic, columnist, satirist, and cultural critic of German descent.

A sarcastic view on theology and the pursuit of knowledge.


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H. L. Mencken quote about theology and the limits of knowledge

Henry Louis Mencken (1880–1956) was an influential American writer, journalist, and critic of German heritage. Known for his sharp social commentary and satire, he addressed issues of culture, politics, and society.

Quote by Harald Lesch about the intersection of natural sciences and theologyCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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"It seems as though the natural sciences will never be able to lift the veil on the mystery of creation. For the scientist who has lived by faith in reason, the story ends like a bad dream: he has climbed the mountains of ignorance, he is about to conquer the highest peak—and as he pulls himself over the final rocky ledge, he is greeted by a group of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries." Harald Lesch
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