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He said it: John Templeton on meaning and purpose

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Would it not be strange if a universe without purpose accidentally created humans who are so obsessed with purpose?

– Sir John Templeton, The Humble Approach: Scientists Discover God (Philadelphia: Templeton Foundation, 1998)

Some of wouldn’t recognize that Templeton Foundation today. Curious to know what has changed.

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nullasalus says:

December 31, 2010 at 8:38 pm

Some of wouldn’t recognize that Templeton Foundation today. Curious to know what has changed.

I’m glad someone else is wondering that too. It just seems like a different entity now. Perils of any organization with a long-standing mission, I suppose.
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bornagain77 says:

December 31, 2010 at 9:10 pm

OT: Happy New Year All:

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