William Jennings Bryan's argument that 'it is better to trust in the Rock of Ages than to know the ages of rocks' best summarizes:
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Correct answer: The Fundamentalist priority of faith over science
This famous quip by Bryan encapsulates the Fundamentalist view that scientific knowledge is secondary to eternal salvation and religious truth. It expresses the fear that science was eroding the spiritual foundation of the nation.
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