John Templeton Foundation - Controversies

Controversies

Broadly, controversial aspects of the Templeton Foundation fall into three categories.

1. The Foundation is seen by some as having a conservative bias.
2. The Foundation receives criticism from some members in the scientific community who are concerned with its linking of scientific and religious questions.
3. The Foundation stands accused of using its financial clout to encourage researchers and reporters to produce material favourable to its position linking religion to science etc.