Religion can have psychological and social roles, but in terms of really explaining how things work, science works differently. Science is based on material elements at the core.
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Science has become something that everybody knows he has to pay attention to, but not everybody is a believer. So I don't think we should equate science with religion. But, that science is progressively playing a more and more important part in the life of every individual is obvious.
Religion and science look at reality differently.
Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge which is power; religion gives man wisdom which is control.
We must not confuse religion with God, or technology with science. Religion stands in relationship to God as technology does in relation to science. Both the conduct of religion and the pursuit of technology are capable of leading mankind into evil; but both can prompt great good.
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.
Science has nothing in common with religion. Facts and miracles never did and never will agree.
Science has very definite faith components, and most religions don't stick to faith. They venture out into making predictions about our physical world. They don't just say there's something that is completely unconnected to us. They say actually it affects a lot. And when they do that, they merge.
Science and religion are both the same thing. They're there; they're life. If it's not science, it's not a fact.
The conflict between religion and science is inherent and (very nearly) zero-sum. The success of science often comes at the expense of religious dogma; the maintenance of religious dogma always comes at the expense of science.
Science can purify religion from error and superstition. Religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes.