Living with uncertainty is hard for many people, and is one… - Jerry Coyne

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Living with uncertainty is hard for many people, and is one of the reasons why people prefer religious truths that are presented as absolute.

Jerry Coyne

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Jerry Allen Coyne (born December 30, 1949) is an American biologist, known for his work on speciation and his commentary on intelligent design. A prolific scientist and author, he has published dozens of papers elucidating the theory of evolution. He is currently a professor emeritus at the University of Chicago in the Department of Ecology and Evolution.

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Living with uncertainty is hard for many people, and is one of the reasons why people prefer religious truths that are presented as absolute. - Jerry Coyne

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