March 4, 2004, Princeton University—A campus-wide lecture, a Veritas Forum event co-sponsored by The Templeton Foundation and numerous Christian groups, featured Dr. H. “Fritz” Schaefer. According to FC director for Princeton and the East Region, Dr. Scott Luley, Schaefer did a masterful job of weaving the gospel into another topic of interest to the campus, The Big Bang, Stephen Hawking, and God.

Several attendees indicated on comment cards, "I am interested in discussing the spiritual implications of tonight's lecture. Please give me a call." Other comments:

"Thank you so much for your lecture. I am a grad student in the social sciences here and I often wish my colleagues and mentors would approach theism with the objectivity you demonstrated tonight."

—grad student

"As a Christian, I was surprised to see your comfort in expressing your beliefs at an Ivy League university. ... A Christian
worldview is [normally] met with great hostility. Thanks for your calm, confident, and articulate presentation."

—community member

"I like the way this lecture let me see that many scientists surprisingly believe in the existence of God ...."

"You are a breath of fresh air to see a chemistry prof present the Gospel message! Keep going ...."

—Undergrad

"Enjoyed the lecture—particularly the transition with quotes on faith questions." —Undergrad

"My friend is currently struggling with the exact issues brought up in tonight's lecture. I struggled with them for a long time before becoming a Christian...."

"Very informative. I am quite impressed with the information provided ...." —Community

"Wonderful lecture describing a complex topic in understandable terms. Great sense of humor. Thank you for a wonderful evening. Hope you will lecture at Princeton again."

—Princeton University staff member

Added Luley, "The biggest surprise was a comment we have never gotten before: 'This lecture should have been two hours longer.'"