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These men became scientists BECAUSE of their faith! At one time, theology (the study of God) was
called “the queen of all sciences.”

But obviously, not every scientist began their work believing in God. Francis Collins was raised in a home
that didn’t ever talk about faith. When he was older, he became a geneticist—one of the best in the
world—and was made the head of the Human Genome Project to learn more about human beings. He
became convinced that science could explain everything about humans and the world, so he set about
proving there was no God. But when he went from working in a laboratory by himself to working in
medicine with actual people, he started questioning whether science actually could explain everything.
Eventually, he realized that God was the only explanation for the mysteries of the world. He started out
trying to prove atheism but ended up placing his faith in Jesus Christ. Now he tells other people the
amazing ways in which God gave us science to help us learn about the world he created and to reveal his
existence.

For further study on Science vs. Faith: Francis Collins explains how he came to faith in God in this short
video:

Can I trust the Bible? Historical Proof of God’s Word

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaEQyNeaFZs

Other Videos:

Francis Collins – The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence of Belief in God.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGu_VtbpWhE

Dawkins vs Lennox at Cambridge: Evolution Debate: Has science buried God?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEf6mKZqJZs

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What is Truth?

In defining truth, it is first helpful to note what truth is not:

• Truth is not simply whatever works. This is the philosophy of pragmatism—an ends-vs.-means-type
approach. In reality, lies can appear to “work,” but they are still lies and not the truth.
• Truth is not simply what is coherent or understandable. A group of people can get together and form
a conspiracy based on a set of falsehoods where they all agree to tell the same false story, but it does
not make their presentation true.
• Truth is not what makes people feel good. Unfortunately, bad news can be true.
• Truth is not what the majority says is true. Fifty-one percent of a group can reach a wrong
conclusion. Remember the 12 spies. Only two told the truth.
• Truth is not what is comprehensive. A lengthy, detailed presentation can still result in a false
conclusion.
• Truth is not defined by what is intended. Good intentions can still be wrong.
• Truth is not how we know; truth is what we know.

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