"One can always find inflationary models to explain whatever phenomenon is represented by the flavour of the month."

“The Infinite has to be a relative concept. Go any distance: an infinite space means that there is more to be explored.”

“The beauty of science and the nature of scientific revelations constitute part of the modern theologian's perspective and toolbox.”

“Four predictions of the Big Bang Theory have now been verified - surely enough to quench even the most biased critics.”

“Nowadays, cosmology seems rather unexciting.”

“Our knowledge of physics only takes us back so far. Before this instant of cosmic time, all the laws of physics or chemistry are as evanescent as rings of smoke.”

“Science is paramount, but presents no challenge to a creed that rests on faith-based belief.”