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Also, considering the time constraints we’re under, it would be more expeditious for us as a group to not get into each other’s way. We need to avoid involving too many outside sources, who may swear by their noble intentions, but in the end, succeed in slowing down our efforts for personal gain.

We can also speed things up by avoiding a lot of speculation and reinventing the wheel. This ends up amounting to nothing more than the proverbial wild goose chasing I referred to earlier.

For the sake of time, it is my hope that those of you who oppose my view, not condemn me for referring to the Holy Bible for answers.”

Gremley’s face twitched as he focused his eyes on the nearest wall hanging.

“As I say,” Caveat continued, “it sure didn’t hurt Pasteur, Lister, the Wright brothers, Michael Faraday, Sir Isaac Newton, Blaise Pascal, John Ambrose Fleming, and so on. Even Einstein was quoted to have said: “Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.”(15).

And Abraham Lincoln who said, “I should be the veriest shallow and conceited blockhead…if I should hope to get along without the wisdom that comes from God and not from man.”

Caveat grew ever more distracted by Gremley’s constant expressions of disapproval and decided to direct his speech straight to him.

“You are not under any obligation to support my beliefs and may leave the project

at anytime. I have no doubt God will patch the crack in the dam. I have overcome huge

15) (by Abraham Pais, Oxford University Press, Oxford & New York 1982)

undertakings in the past, not quite of this magnitude, and have faired very well with my

faith-driven strategy. Trust me, it works.”

Caveat fixed his eyes on Gremley. “Ok, so yo...

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.... She nudged Caveat and whispered in his ear.

“Doctor, can I speak to you privately for a moment?”

“Yes of course.” Caveat stood up. “Can the team please excuse Dr. Marks and I for just a moment? Thank you.” The two doctors left the main lab and stepped into the tiny adjacent room and closed the door.

“Bernie, I’m not sure if you’re aware of this, but I’ve been examining those images in there and I can’t help but notice how perfectly symmetrical the universe appears. It’s as though we were looking at the universe as if brand new. It’s…it’s significantly more organized and ultimately more beautiful than I’ve ever seen it. It’s absolutely breathtaking! The colors are indescribable—wouldn’t you agree?”

“Yes, I would. But doctor, would you say this universe was exempt from the effects of entropy?”

She hesitated for a moment. “Possibly.”

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