--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Religion and science have nothing to do…" description: "\"Religion and science have nothing to do with each other, they're about different things, science is about the way the world works and religion is about..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e3/richard-dawkins-115_answers_religion-and-science-have-nothing-to-do_2201570.jpg" --- # Religion and science have nothing to do with each other… ![“Religion and science have nothing to do with each other, they're about different things, science is about the way the world works and religion is about [...] miracles. [...] And in any case, if you ask most ordinary people in church or in a mosque why they believe, it's almost certainly got…” quote by Richard Dawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e3/richard-dawkins-115_answers_religion-and-science-have-nothing-to-do_2201570.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e3/richard-dawkins-115_answers_religion-and-science-have-nothing-to-do_2201570.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e3/richard-dawkins-115_answers_religion-and-science-have-nothing-to-do_2201570.jpg) > “Religion and science have nothing to do with each other, they're about different things, science is about the way the world works and religion is about \[...\] miracles. \[...\] And in any case, if you ask most ordinary people in church or in a mosque why they believe, it's almost certainly got something to do with the belief that God does wonderful things, that God intervenes, that God heals the sick, that God answers prayers, God forgives sins.” [Richard Dawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-dawkins/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He argues religion and science address different domains, with science explaining mechanisms and religion focusing on miracles and divine intervention. **In simple terms:** Science explains how; religion explains why. Key Takeaway Recognize limits of each worldview. Themes science religion belief Mood analytical thoughtful Type explanatory critical When to use this quote - education - public policy - interfaith dialogue Key Concepts epistemology faith empiricism Questions to Reflect On - How do you reconcile scientific evidence with spiritual beliefs? - Can both coexist peacefully? 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