Francis Collins
April 14, 1950 – present
Geneticist
Led the Human Genome Project as a converted atheist
Biography
American physician-geneticist who led the Human Genome Project and served as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 2009 to 2021.
Faith & Testimony
A former atheist who converted to Christianity after reading C.S. Lewis's 'Mere Christianity.' He wrote 'The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief' and founded BioLogos to explore the harmony between science and faith.
Sources
- Francis Collins — Wikipedia — Biography including his conversion from atheism
- The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief — By Francis Collins. His personal account of how science and faith coexist
- BioLogos — The organization Collins founded to explore faith and science
- Francis Collins — From Atheism to Faith — Talks about his conversion through reading C.S. Lewis
Videos
Collins describes his journey from atheism to Christianity as a young doctor
Conversion story — expected to strengthen atheism, instead encountered Jesus
Collins on migrating from agnosticism/atheism to Christian faith
Former atheist shares evidence and personal journey that led to faith in Christ
Collins on belief in God and his journey toward becoming a Christian