There is a fundamental difference between religion, which is based on authority and science, which is based on observation and reason. Science will win, because it works. (Stephen Hawking)

There is a fundamental difference between religion, which is based on authority and science, which is based on observation and reason. Science will win, because it works.

Stephen Hawking

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