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In science, a healthy skepticism is a professional necessity, whereas in religion, having belief without evidence is regarded as a virtue. – Paul Davies

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Traditionally, scientists have treated the laws of physics as simply given, elegant mathematical relationships that were somehow imprinted on the universe at its birth, and fixed thereafter. Inquiry into the origin and nature of the laws was not regarded as a proper part of science. – Paul Davies

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Science
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We will never fully explain the world by appealing to something outside it that must simply be accepted on faith, be it an unexplained God or an unexplained set of mathematical laws. – Paul Davies

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Faith
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Should we find a second form of life right here on our doorstep, we could be confident that life is a truly cosmic phenomenon. If so, there may well be sentient beings somewhere in the galaxy wondering, as do we, if they are not alone in the universe. – Paul Davies

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Religion, like water, may be free, but when they pipe it to you, youve got to help pay for piping. And the Piper! – Abigail Van Buren

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I know one thing: There are a billion Islamic people in the world today, and there will be about 2 billion by the time were dead. Theyre not going to give up their religion. – Chris Matthews

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Religion

The spiritual element, the really important part of religion, has no concern with Time and Space, temporary mundane laws, or conduct. – Richard Le Gallienne

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Religion

Mayonnaise: One of the sauces which serve the French in place of a state religion. – Ambrose Bierce

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Religion

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A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life. – Muhammad Ali

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After wrestling with myself for six months, I began medical treatment. During that time I started a band with some friends of mine called Jacks Car, but that didnt last. – Jack Irons

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When I was younger – it might be a romantic idea – I always thought I might go crazy. – Diane Kruger

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For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who dont believe, no proof is possible. – Anon.

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