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\u201cI have found there is a wonderful harmony in the complementary truths of science and faith. \u00a0The God of the Bible is also the God of the genome. \u00a0God can be found in the cathedral or in the laboratory. \u00a0By investigating God\u2019s majestic and awesome creation, science can actually be a means of worship.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nFrancis Collins, M.D., Ph.D.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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