Francis Collins
The challenges of being a religious scientist
By Christopher P. Scheitle — November 28, 2023
(The Conversation) — Stereotypes about religion vs. science are overblown – but those assumptions can create challenges for religious grad students, a sociologist finds.
Francis Collins on COVID-19 politics: ‘The culture war is literally killing people’
By Adelle M. Banks — February 3, 2022
(RNS) — Many white evangelicals, said the former head of the National Institutes of Health, have been ‘victimized by the misinformation and lies and conspiracies that are floating around, particularly on social media and some of it in cable news.’
Does the Fauci beagle flap mean conservatives are now serious about animal protection?
By Charles C. Camosy — October 27, 2021
(RNS) — Bipartisan pressure, not virtue signaling, is needed to stop biotech’s abuse of animals.
The pandemic has helped religion’s reputation. Do religious vaccine resisters put this progress at risk?
By Kelsey Dallas — October 12, 2021
(RNS) — New research shows Americans found houses of worship helpful during the pandemic, more than almost any other institution.
Francis Collins ‘a bit’ frustrated with evangelicals amid COVID-19 vaccine push
By Adelle M. Banks — September 10, 2021
(RNS) — Collins said seekers of a religious exemption from new COVID-19 rules would ‘have to really come through with a coherent argument about why that applies in this place.’
NIH director: We asked God for help with COVID-19, and vaccines are the ‘answer to that prayer’
By Jack Jenkins — June 15, 2021
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘This is about saving lives,’ NIH Director Francis Collins told RNS.
Health experts, faith leaders and White House target the ‘movable’ on vaccines
By Adelle M. Banks — May 27, 2021
(RNS) — ‘We would not be where we are without your help and we won’t be able to cross the finish line without you,’ said White House official Melissa Rogers.
Christian nationalism is a barrier to mass vaccination against COVID-19
By Monique Deal Barlow — April 1, 2021
(RNS) — Some who identify as Christian nationalists believe they will be protected from any disease.
Fauci and Collins join interfaith leaders at cathedral vaccine ‘confidence event’
By Adelle M. Banks — March 17, 2021
(RNS) — A couple dozen religious leaders — of Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths — received their shots from local health officials at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday.
Fauci and Collins dispense Thanksgiving COVID-19 advice at cathedral forum
By Adelle M. Banks — November 13, 2020
(RNS) — Infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci advised weighing the risks. National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins said he’s skipping the family gathering this year.
2,500 evangelicals sign pandemic statement warning: Don’t ignore science
By Yonat Shimron — August 19, 2020
(RNS) — The statement, drafted by BioLogos, sends a pointed message: ‘ … when Dr. Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, tells us what scientists have learned about this infectious disease, he should be listened to.’
In calls with faith leaders, White House focuses on virus as well as election
By Adelle M. Banks and Jack Jenkins — March 24, 2020
(RNS) — ‘It’s a big day, Nov. 3; that’s going to be one of the biggest dates in the history of religion, as far as I’m concerned,’ Trump said.
NIH Director Francis Collins on why Christians must reconcile with science
By Yonat Shimron — April 1, 2019
(RNS) — The head of the National Institutes of Health has star power among a segment of evangelicals who are eager for a nuanced approach to science — one that accepts evolution and also regards the Bible as the ultimate source of authority.
Geneticist Francis Collins ponders peril of biotechnology
By Adelle M. Banks — June 19, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'Is this something we can embrace because it has great potential in medicine or is it something we should think a little more deeply about before we plunge in?' the geneticist asks about advances in gene editing.
Why Richard Dawkins’ new book won’t win him many converts (COMMENTARY)
By Jacob Lupfer — October 16, 2015
(RNS) The dialogue between faith and science will continue, but, at 74, it is doubtful that Richard Dawkins will show interest in contributing meaningfully to it.
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