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Teilhard

I saw and have reverted your edit on this article, and have explained why on the article's talk page. That you may disagree with an attributed author is your right, but cutting articles about for that reason absolutely is not. The article quietly and objectively discusses Teilhard's views, and quotes the views of a range of other people on him, which is exactly what it should be doing. I do hope this is clear, as it is fundamental to the working of the encyclopedia. All the best, Chiswick Chap (talk) 17:50, 30 August 2017 (UTC)