The intellectual content of religions has always finally adapted itsel…

John Dewey
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The intellectual content of religions has always finally adapted itself to scientific and social conditions after they have become clear.... For this reason I do not think that those who are concerned about the future of a religious attitude should trouble themselves about the conflict of science with traditional doctrines. ✨ John Dewey, Jo Ann Boydston, Paul Kurtz (2008). The Later Works, 1925-1953: 1929-1930, p.273, SIU Press
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