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Francis Collins

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Scientist

The Resume

    (April 14, 1950- )
    Born in Staunton, Virginia
    Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute
    Author of ‘The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief’
    Director of the National Institutes of Health

Why he might be annoying:

    His religious beliefs create conflict with others in the scientific community.
    John Horgan described Collins' definition of agnosticism as a 'cop out.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    Unlike most Christians, he rejects intelligent design and believes in evolution.
    He doesn’t believe that science and religion necessarily need to conflict with each other.
    His studies have led to a better understanding of the connection between genes and disease.

Credit: Jack Magic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 16 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 124 Votes: 79.03% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 47 Votes: 53.19% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 72.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 46 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 58.62% Annoying