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“You know, in America, Christian fundamentalism vs. science. You know, be it teaching Darwinian evolutionary theory or stem cell res- You know, the whole thing, and then the issue of women being educated in Middle Eastern - I mean, it just seems so contemporary. In terms of spirituality, it's interesting because I actually think (her character in Agora) Hypatia is very spiritual.”

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Rachel Weisz, born on March 7, 1970, is a renowned theatre and film actress from the United Kingdom. She has achieved significant success in the theatre world, winning numerous awards, including the Tony Award. Her transition to film has been equally impressive, with Weisz gaining international recognition for her performances in films such as 'A Beautiful Mind' and 'The Da Vinci Code'. more

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