I think today the church faces a very real challenge in not repeating the errors of the past, in sort of a stand off, a fear of science.
George CoyneThe Copernican revolution was actually a contribution to the life of the church, the development of our view of ourselves in terms of the Universe, and therefore our view of God, et cetera. But, that took centuries, and struggles, and conflicts before that happened.
George CoyneThe whole dimension of religious belief requires transcendence, it requires going beyond what you can establish rationally.
George CoyneBecause God is reflected in the world in which me made, in some sense, my scientific investigation has always supported my belief in God in a very real sense. It helps me to pray better.
George Coyne