Journal johndiii's Journal: How a scientist can believe in God 16
For those, like me, who are frustrated by the popular (and false) dichotomy between science and religion, this article by Dr. Francis Collins is worth reading. Dr. Collins is the director of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The article also links to a video of him explaining his beliefs.
I have been told that his recent book is quite good, though I have not read it.
FreshAir (Score:2)
I hope you can find a free podcast. [npr.org] It looks like they want to charge for the Audible.com stuff.
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Gods forbid anyone have an opposing opinion - let alone speak it.
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I didn't get get very far though - there was a basic arrogance right up front that put me off. I'd have continued reading if I could tell that the article was going to deliver opinion or thesis - but the first thing I ran into was a "hooray for our side, for we aren't idiots" comment.
Sure, he was pandering to his fans.
Made me think he is a bi
Dawkins (Score:2)
I did find "The Extended Phenotype" well worth a read, and "The Selfish Gene" okay, but he clearly has faith, and not the absence of faith. The hard-nosed and aggressive atheism that you find on the net definately seems to have his tone of voice and turns of phrase resonating throughout it. I'd expect that someone who wa
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I'd point out (Score:2)
Personally I agree he's found a higher power (Score:3, Insightful)
Science and religion (Score:2)
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St. Augsutine (Score:1)
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Glad you enjoyed the article. My original college degree was in History.
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