Quote by Deepak Chopra

It's time to rescue intelligent design from the politics of religion. There are too many riddles not yet answered by either biology or the Bible, and by asking them honestly, without foregone conclusions, science could take a huge leap forward.

It's time to rescue intelligent design from the politics of

Summary

This quote emphasizes the need to separate intelligent design from religious beliefs in order to explore unanswered questions in biology. By approaching these riddles with open-mindedness and without predetermined outcomes, science has the potential to make significant progress. The statement suggests that focusing on genuine inquiry rather than adhering to fixed ideologies could lead to breakthroughs in our understanding of the world and potentially bridge the gap between scientific exploration and religious perspectives.

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By Deepak Chopra

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