A few weeks ago, I had heard that Francis Collins, director of the National human Genome Research Institute and author of the book "The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief" was going to be at Stanford University on Feb. 5. I heard from several of you who had the opportunity to hear him speak, as well as bring some of your friends that are not Christians. Here are some of the comments about this event:
"As a scientist, I have grappled with many of the issues Francis discussed, and it was invigorating to listen to ‘a greater mind than mine’ on bridging the gap between science and religion. After all, everything is God’s. Science and mathematics derive from God’s creation construct. One can not consider science without acknowledging that God ‘owns’ it all!" - Bob
"It was Super Tuesday all right. 2300 people came out, according to campus security. Overflow rooms overflowed. Dr. Collins was funny, humble, brilliant, and incisive. The Q&A ended with the question: “I see what you’re saying – how do I take the next step?” Collins said, seek, and know that this is the most important question of your life – having laid out the Gospel and where he found his answer." Pete
“Thank you for inviting me. The talk last night was AWESOME” – PhD Candidate Bio, a seeker
“I just wanted to thank you for organizing the talk last night. I've prayed that it was well received, and seeds were planted. My friends were blown away by the talk.” – recent EE alumna
“As it happened a heavily-bearded physicist was in the seat beside me. We chatted before the lecture began. He wanted to say that he'd read Mere Christianity and found it vacuous… Yet, maybe 1/2 way through Collin's presentation I sensed what might have been a crack in his shell occurring… I was thrilled to get to be a part of the Holy Spirit's movement last night.” – veteran campus minister
Several of my friends are reading Collins' book and say that it is the easiest book they have read about complex scientific issues. I am putting it on my reading list. But I also wanted to highlight this event at Stanford to encourage you to keep looking for opportunities to invite your friends to something like this that allow for honest and open discussion after you attend together. Ask good questions and listen. - Mary
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