Why Is Science Great? It Illuminates God, Says Deepak Chopra
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Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2011/10/06/Deepak_Chopra_and_Leonard_Mlodinow_War_of_the_Worldviews Author and spiritual leader Deepak Chopra discusses the role of science in his system of beliefs. While scientific advances in areas like medicine are important, he explains, "God is much more awesome ... thanks to science." ----- Deepak Chop... Read more
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January 4, 2012 (over 12 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2011/10/06/Deepak_Chopra_and_Leonard_Mlodinow_War_of_the_Worldviews Author and spiritual leader Deepak Chopra discusses the role of science in his system of beliefs. While scientific advances in areas like medicine are important, he explains, "God is much more a...
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