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Originally Posted by BrainSmashR
Yes well one of the main differences between Science and Religion is that the sole purpose of science is NOT to fool you while the sole purpose of Religion is...
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I disagree. You can't really compare the two this way. The word "science" comes from the Latin word "scientia," which means "knowledge." Science is the act of seeking knowledge. This is a very broad term as it applies to ANY knowledge no matter what topic it covers. This is why there are so many different varieties of science.
Religion, on the other hand, is the act of seeking knowledge that is somewhat less material than many forms of science. Religion involves seeking wisdom, enlightenment, the ability to care for each other, the ability to live a life with meaning, and many other gifts that could be considered divine by those who otherwise do not have them. The two are not meant to be the same and probably never will be.
There as as many foolish scientists as their are foolish clergy, so you can't really compare the two in this respect.