When one has a religious experience, what is “true” is only… - Jerry Coyne

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When one has a religious experience, what is “true” is only that one has had that experience, not that its contents convey anything about reality.

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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Alternative Names: Jerry A. Coyne • Jerry Allen Coyne • J. A. Coyne

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When one has a religious experience, what is “true” is only that one has had that experience, not that its contents convey anything about reality. - Jerry Coyne

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