I need the binocular approach of science and religion if I am to do any sort of justice to the deep and rich reality of the world in which we live.
John PolkinghorneI think it's very important to maintain the classical Christian distinction between the Creator and creation.
John PolkinghorneWhitehead reacted strongly against the idea of God as a cosmic tyrant, one who brings about everything.
John PolkinghorneWhen you realize that the laws of nature must be incredibly finely tuned to produce the universe we see, that conspires to plant the idea that the universe did not just happen, but that there must be a purpose behind it.
John Polkinghorne