Guest Thinkers — August 16, 2010

Will Angels & Demons Viewers be Talking Science and Religion?

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Not only will Angels & Demons likely jump start conversations about physics, as some scientists hope, but the summer blockbuster will also be a launching pad for audiences to drive home discussing the relationship between science and religion.

I’m heading up to Georgetown tonight to check out the film and will have more to report on this angle. But for now, check out this short trailer put together by the Angels & Demon’s publicity team addressing the science and religion theme in the film.

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