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“It is doubtful that the dissection of living animals and plants could be done by those who believe them to be holy. A pantheist would not view trees as so many board feet in the manner a Christian would. A pantheist would be less likely to measure the number of acre feet coming over a waterfall than his Christian descendent, centuries later who had become a scientist. That which is sacred would be handled with a certain reverence.”

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Wes Jackson
Wes Jackson

Wes Jackson is an outstanding figure in an unknown field, born on January 1, 1936. His life experience, achievements, and contributions have not been well documented. more

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