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

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

Science's tools will never prove or disprove God's existence.

- Francis Collins

Faith is not the opposite of reason. Faith rests squarely upon reason, but with the added component of revelation.

- 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…

- 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…

- 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 …

- 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…

- Francis Collins

By investigating God's majestic and awesome creation, science can actually be a means of worship.

- Francis Collins