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I tend to believe that religious dogma is a consequence of evolution.

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We ought to recognize that religious strife is not the consequence of differences among people. It’s about conflicts between creation stories.
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If those committed to the quest fail, they will be forgiven. When lost, they will find another way.
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This is the folly our descendants are least likely to forgive us.
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The essence of humanity’s spiritual dilemma is that we evolved genetically to accept one truth and discovered another. Is there a way to erase the dilemma, to resolve the contradictions between the transcendentalist and the empiricist world views?
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I’m very much a Christian in ideals and ethics, especially in terms of belief in fairness, a deep set obligation to others, and the virtues of charity, tolerance and generosity that we associate with traditional Christian teaching.
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Change will come slowly, across generations, because old beliefs die hard even when demonstrably false.
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Aim high. Behave honorably. Prepare to be alone at times, and to endure failure.
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Science and religion are the two most powerful forces in the world. Having them at odds… is not productive.
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