Hi, I'm Tony. I'm a physician who, for the past 36 years, has led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. I have advised six Presidents on combating illness from infectious diseases including AIDS and COVID.
I was born a Catholic, but I am not active in the Church anymore. I'm less enamored of organized religion than I am with the principles of humanity and goodness to mankind and doing the best that you can. However, I credit the Jesuit instruction I received as a major influence on the person I am today--in particular, the Catholic emphasis on social justice has had a profound effect on me. I certainly believe that Jesus expressed many fine sentiments in the Gospels.
My favorite Bible verse is Matthew 5:44, in which Jesus said, "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." I am sure this is one of your favorite verses, too.
I was born a Catholic, but I am not active in the Church anymore. I'm less enamored of organized religion than I am with the principles of humanity and goodness to mankind and doing the best that you can. However, I credit the Jesuit instruction I received as a major influence on the person I am today--in particular, the Catholic emphasis on social justice has had a profound effect on me. I certainly believe that Jesus expressed many fine sentiments in the Gospels.
My favorite Bible verse is Matthew 5:44, in which Jesus said, "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." I am sure this is one of your favorite verses, too.


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