Softmindedness often invades religion. ... Softminded persons have revised the Beautitudes to read "Blessed are the pure in ignorance: for they shall see God." This has led to a widespread belief that there is a conflict between science and religion. But this is not true. There may be a conflict between softminded religionists and toughminded scientists, but not between science and religion. ... Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives humankind knowledge which is power; religion gives humankind wisdom which is control.
Science deals mainly with facts; religion deals mainly with values. The two are not rivals. They are complementary.
Martin Luther King, Jr, Strength to Love, 1963
Science and Religion as two different ways of knowing
What all religions hold in common
Reflections on the Origins of Religious Thought (Revised, with new references) (or download a PDF version by clicking here).
The Religious Basis of Intelligent Design
Is the Theory of Evolution Controversial?
Creation Science isn't.
Who is Tom Baillieul?
Creationists are fond of asking what my qualifications are for reviewing and critiquing Gentry's work, and has my critique ever been peer reviewed? Click here for the answers.
Polonium haloes, the "smoking gun"
of Young Earth Creationism? This is my critique of the work of Young Earth Creationist, Robert Gentry. It is also available through the The Talk.Origins Archive. I update it periodically as new research applicable to the topic becomes available, or as I receive comments that suggest areas needing further expansion or clarification.
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