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Sir John Polkinghorne on Science and Theology

Sir John Polkinghorne discusses the delicate balance between science and religion.

Aired 05/07/1998 | Rating NR

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Sir John Polkinghorne on Science and Theology

Clip: Season 1 | 6m 49s

Sir John Polkinghorne discusses the delicate balance between science and religion.

A 1998 Perspective on one man's view of the continuing struggle between religion and science. Sir John Polkinghorne is both a world-class physicist and an Anglican priest who says science can explain only part of what's real.

Aired 05/07/1998 | Rating NR

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