Excerpt from: Templeton Prize, May 20, 2021
Finding Faith in the Forest: Dr. Jane Goodall Reflects on ‘the Spiritual Power in Every Living Thing’
“2021 Templeton Prize winner Jane Goodall, 87, is an unparalleled figure in the world of science and conservation. Her work studying chimpanzees began in Africa in 1960 and in the decades since she has had a profound impact on how the world perceives animal intelligence, the Earth’s ecosystem, and the role of humanity within it.
She won the 2021 Templeton Prize, the largest single award of her lifetime, in honor of this extraordinary career, which has been rooted in and sustained by her exceptional scientific and spiritual curiosity. Raised in a Christian household, Dr. Goodall fashioned her own faith in the rich and awe-inspiring forests of East Africa…” CONTINUE READING ON THE TEMPLETON PRIZE SITE “
Jane Goodall: Living a Life of Purpose | 2021 Templeton Prize