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Mormon Scientist: The life and faith of Henry Eyring.

Memoirs of the man who fused science & religion

Memory

A Teacher and Missionary

Arthur V. Tobolskyy |  posted: Feb. 27, 2008 |  occurred: 1946

Professor Eyring had the qualities of a great teacher and missionary in that he attempted to reach and meet the soul and mind of every student he encountered. In my encounter with him 25 years ago he was not deterred by differences in religious and political viewpoints but strove to transmit to me his own understanding of all issue, scientific and otherwise. Even though I have not come to agree with him on all matters, I have moved very much toward his position on some, based on the life experience of 25 more years. What I can never forget was his concern for each individual, his attempts to join us to him in good fellowship, moral elevation, and inspirational thinking.