“Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws -- a thing which can never be demonstrated.”
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Edwards, T. (n.d.). Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws -- a thing which can never be demonstrated. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16432-science-has-sometimes-been-said-to-be-opposed/
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Edwards, Tryon. “Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws -- a thing which can never be demonstrated.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16432-science-has-sometimes-been-said-to-be-opposed/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Edwards, Tryon. “Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws -- a thing which can never be demonstrated.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16432-science-has-sometimes-been-said-to-be-opposed/.