'Are science and religion compatible?' It's like [asking]…

“'Are science and religion compatible?' It's like [asking]: 'Are science and plumbing compatible?' They're just two different things.”

Michael Shermer

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Science and religion address different questions; comparing them to unrelated fields shows incompatibility.

In simple terms: Science and religion answer different kinds of questions.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the limits of each domain.

Themes

science religion compatibility

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical debate

When to use this quote

academic debate
personal belief
education
public policy

Key Concepts

epistemology worldview

Questions to Reflect On

Can two systems coexist peacefully?
What evidence supports each view?

A Different Perspective

Some argue they can coexist in personal meaning.

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