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“God is not a God of the edges, with a vested interest in beginnings. God is the God of the whole show.”

Quote by John Polkinghorne

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John Polkinghorne

John Polkinghorne, born on October 16, 1930, is a renowned theoretical physicist and an active religious philosopher. He made significant contributions to quantum field theory and cosmology, and later turned to the study of religious philosophy, exploring the relationship between science and religion. more

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