It vexes me when they would constrain science by the authority of the Scriptures, and yet do not consider themselves bound to answer reason and experiment.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I think that in the discussion of natural problems we ought to begin not with the Scriptures, but with experiments, and demonstrations.
Science is the search for truth, that is the effort to understand the world: it involves the rejection of bias, of dogma, of revelation, but not the rejection of morality.
At a time when science plays such a powerful role in the life of society, when the destiny of the whole of mankind may hinge on the results of scientific research, it is incumbent on all scientists to be fully conscious of that role, and conduct themselves accordingly.
Apparent contradictions between religion and science often have been the basis of bitter controversy. Such differences are to be expected as long as human understanding remains provisional and fragmentary.
It's actually the minority of religious people who rejects science or feel threatened by it or want to sort of undo or restrict the... where science can go. The rest, you know, are just fine with science. And it has been that way ever since the beginning.
There comes a time when every scientist, even God, has to write off an experiment.
Science is increasingly answering questions that used to be the province of religion.
A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless.
It is often said that science must avoid any conclusions which smack of the supernatural.
People think of science as rolling back the mystery of God. I look at science as slowly creeping toward the mystery of God.