gnomon
Well-Known Member
Most definitions of science make it a religion. Obviously it's not a theistic religion, but it's a set of beliefs about the nature, cause, and metaphysics of the universe. I think it's probably a good idea to think of it as a religion. A single belief is not a religion because a religion is a set of inter-referential beliefs.
Also, please keep in mind that science and religion are two of the language's hardest words to define adequately. So there is a large variety of valid opinion on this subject... because the question is quite vague.
For instance, the scientific method isn't a religion, but a method. But many people confuse scientific method with science, when they are not the same. In the same way, many confuse Christianity with religion. They are not the same thing.
The Purple Knight
I don't agree. Science is the categorization of observations, or facts. Then one can apply a form of reason to pursue a hypothetical. A method of experimentation is then applied to validate or invalidate the line of reasoning.
That is nothing like religion or spirituality. It's not even philosophy for most people.