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| Introduction |
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| Part I THE BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN HUMILITY THEOLOGY SCIENCE |
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CHAPTER 1 An Investment in Scientific Research for More Spiritual Knowledge |
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The human evolutionary pilgrimage |
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Acceleration of spiritual research |
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Awe at the size and intricacy of the universe |
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The humble approach to comprehending more about God |
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How little we know, how eager we are to learn |
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Benefits from a new field of science, humility theology science |
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CHAPTER 2 Research on Spiritual Characteristics |
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Testing the laws of the spirit |
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Universal principles of the spirit |
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Love hoarded dwindles, love given grows |
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It is better to give than to receive |
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Self-centeredness leads to loneliness |
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To be forgiven we must first forgive |
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Thanksgiving opens the door to spiritual growth |
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CHAPTER 3 Research in the Sciences |
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Applying rigorous methodology to investigate deeper reality |
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Research at the limits of science |
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Scientists testing theological and philosophical questions |
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Research on purpose in the universe |
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Research on human creativity |
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CHAPTER 4 Research on the Role of Spirituality in Medicine |
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Is religion the forgotten factor in medicine? |
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Contrasting religious attitudes of patients and health-care providers |
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Attitudes of medical scientists |
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Changing the attitudes of medical educators |
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New research opportunities |
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CHAPTER 5 A Call to Humility |
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Theology is often resistant to new ideas |
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Science is providing empirical and scholarly approaches to new ideas |
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Prizes for papers in humility theology |
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The Progress in Theology newsletter |
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Who's Who in Theology and Science |
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CHAPTER 6 Discovering the "Laws of Life" |
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A high school essay program |
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Finding direction for life in rural Tennessee |
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How John Templeton's parents influenced him |
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The Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges |
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Future plans for academic courses emphasizing spiritual "Laws of Life" |
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Discovering the "Laws of Life" |
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CHAPTER 7 Bringing Science and Religion Together on Campus |
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The gap between science and religion |
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The openness of scientists |
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New scientific developments of significance for theology |
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The Science & Religion Course Program |
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| Part II THE MAKING OF A WORLD-CLASS INVESTOR |
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CHAPTER 8 The Winchester Years |
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A trip through Winchester |
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John's parents and grandparents |
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Reminiscing with John's brother |
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Eight weeks in Europe in a Volkswagen bus |
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John's mother's spirtual influence |
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CHAPTER 9 Reaching Out: Yale, Oxford, and Across the World |
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Selling magazines to raise money for college |
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Studying economics at Yale |
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Attending Oxford as a Rhodes scholar |
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Founding Templeton College at Oxford years later |
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A post-graduation around-the-world tour |
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A brush with death in Palestine |
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Marriage to Judith Dudley Folk |
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CHAPTER 10 The Growth Years |
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The early investment years |
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The principles of thrift and bargain hunting |
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The birth of John's three children |
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Church and community activities |
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Dudley's accidental death |
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Board of Trustees of Princeton Theological Seminary |
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Young Presidents Organization |
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The Templeton Growth Fund |
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CHAPTER 11 Investing with John Templeton |
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The Templeton investment philosophy |
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The principle of maximum pessimism |
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John's commitment to prayer and double tithing |
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The rise to international prominence |
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John Galbraith and Mark Holowesko |
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The sale to Franklin Resources, Inc |
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CHAPTER 12 John Templeton's Spiritual Investment Program |
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The Humility Theology Information Center |
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Honors for Sir John Templeton |
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CHAPTER 13 The Future of the Vision |
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The staff of the John Templeton Foundation |
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The advisory board of the Humility Theology Information Center |
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Main objectives of the John Templeton Foundation |
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Researching creativity, purpose, the "Laws of Life," and spiritual benefits to health and character building |
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Academic courses on science and religion |
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Science and Spiritual Quest programs |
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Humble Approach Initiative |
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Meaning of Freedom Program |
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Extending spirit of humility to all religions |
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A Awards and Accomplishments of John Marks Templeton |
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B Board of Advisors of the John Templeton Foundation Humility Theology Information Center |
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C Trustees and Members of the John Templeton Foundation |
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D Recipients of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion |
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E Examples of Grants from the John Templeton Foundation |
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F 1997 Science & Religion Course Competition and Workshops |
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G 1997 Call for Exemplary Papers in Humility Theology |
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H Two Hundred Spiritual Principles from Worldwide Laws of Life |
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I Statement on Humility Theology |
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J Humility Theology Questions |
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| Notes |
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| Index |
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