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Statements affirming the compatibility of science and religion.

Humani Generis (encyclical of Pope Pius XII) - 1950
Message to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences: On Evolution (Pope John Paul II) - 1996
The Clergy Letter Project (petition affirming compatibility of science and religion, signed by thousands of members of the clergy from many different denominations) - 2004
A Catechism of Creation: An Episcopal Understanding (The Episcopal Church) - 2005
Archbishop's Holy Week Lecture: Faith & Science (Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the Anglican communion) - 2008
A New Voice Arising: A Pastoral Letter on Faith Engaging Science and Technology (Rev. John H. Thomas, General Minister and President, United Church of Christ) - 2008
Resolutions of the United Methodist Church, adopted in 2008, regarding Evolution and Intelligent Design, Science and Technology, and God's Creation and the Church