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Scientists of Faith

telescopes of his day, and cataloged and studied the
nebulae and galaxies as never before, was a
scientist of faith. It was Herschel who said "The
undevout astronomer must be mad", remarking
that it is astounding that a scientist studying
astronomy, and bearing witness to the perfect
order in the universe, could not believe
in God. 98

W i l l i a m P a l e y
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William Paley
Paley was a scientist who believed in
creation. His work Natural Theology was one of the best-selling books of
his time. Paley felt that "if works of art are products of man, then living
things must be the product of a being far superior to man". According to
Paley, the fact that all living things are equipped with all kinds of features
they need to survive in their habitat is a "mark of contrivance, in proof of
design, and of a designing Creator." 99

Sir William Herschel continued
his observations with the
telescopes he devised,
supported by the grants he
received from King George III.

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