Vatican: It's OK to Believe in Aliens
Vatican's Chief Astronomer Says Believing in Aliens Doesn't Contradict Faith in God
abcnews.go.com/Technology...id=4846170

Okay, you can skip most of this article. I just wanted to point to one paragraph on page two.

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The Vatican Observatory has been at the forefront of efforts to bridge the gap between religion and science. Its scientist-clerics have generated top-notch research and its meteorite collection is considered one of the world's best. <unsnip>

I love how this article creates a new term - scientist-clerics.

Next time I generate a D&D PC I want it to be a scientist-cleric. If you loved the Holy Hand Grenade, you'll love my Bazooka of the Believer but you will especially appreciate my Phaser of the Faithful.
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