Even though their arguments did not invoke religion, I think we all know what's behind these arguments. They're trying to protect religious beliefs from contradiction by science. They used to do it by prohibiting teachers from teaching evolution at all; then they wanted to teach intelligent design as an alternative theory; now they want the supposed "weaknesses" in evolution pointed out. But it's all the same program - it's all an attempt to let religious ideas determine what is taught in science courses.
Steven WeinbergIt is positively spooky how the physicist finds the mathematician has been there before him or her.
Steven WeinbergAs for me, I have just enough confidence about the multiverse to bet the lives of both Andrei Linde and Martin Reesโs dog.
Steven WeinbergI think one of the great historical contributions of science is to weaken the hold of religion. That's a good thing.
Steven WeinbergThis doesn't mean that they commit themselves to the view that this is all there is. Many scientists (including me) think that this is the case, but other scientists are religious, and believe that what is observed in nature is at least in part a result of God's will.
Steven Weinberg