There are 15 constants- the gravitational constant, various constants about the strong and weak nuclear force, etc.- that have precise values. If any one of those constants was off by even one part in a million, or in some cases, by one part in a million million, the universe could not have actually come to the point where we see it. Matter would not have been able to coalesce, there would have been no galaxy, stars, planets or people
When I discover something about the human genome, I experience a sense of awe at the mystery of life, and say to myself, 'Wow, only God knew before.'… - Francis Collins
When I discover something about the human genome, I experience a sense of awe at the mystery of life, and say to myself, 'Wow, only God knew before.'…
- Francis Collins
Faith is not the opposite of reason. Faith rests squarely upon reason, but with the added component of revelation. - Francis Collins
Faith is not the opposite of reason. Faith rests squarely upon reason, but with the added component of revelation.
Yes, evolution by descent from a common ancestor is clearly true. If there was any lingering doubt about the evidence from the fossil record, the stu… - Francis Collins
Yes, evolution by descent from a common ancestor is clearly true. If there was any lingering doubt about the evidence from the fossil record, the stu…
As an atheist evolving to agnosticism, and seeking answers to whether or not belief in God is potentially rational, my life was turned upside down 35… - Francis Collins
As an atheist evolving to agnosticism, and seeking answers to whether or not belief in God is potentially rational, my life was turned upside down 35…
Science's tools will never prove or disprove God's existence. - Francis Collins
Science's tools will never prove or disprove God's existence.
I believe God did intend, in giving us intelligence, to give us the opportunity to investigate and appreciate the wonders of His creation. He is not … - Francis Collins
I believe God did intend, in giving us intelligence, to give us the opportunity to investigate and appreciate the wonders of His creation. He is not …
Evolution, as a mechanism, can be and must be true. But that says nothing about the nature of its author. For those who believe in God, there are rea… - Francis Collins
Evolution, as a mechanism, can be and must be true. But that says nothing about the nature of its author. For those who believe in God, there are rea…
The God of the Bible is also the God of the genome. He can be worshipped in the cathedral or in the laboratory. His creation is majestic, awesome, in… - Francis Collins
The God of the Bible is also the God of the genome. He can be worshipped in the cathedral or in the laboratory. His creation is majestic, awesome, in…
By investigating God's majestic and awesome creation, science can actually be a means of worship. - Francis Collins
By investigating God's majestic and awesome creation, science can actually be a means of worship.
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