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Old 01-30-12, 07:32 PM   #87
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Originally Posted by CCIP View Post

In fact the notion of science and religion being in opposition is very much a false construct, and has nothing to do with the nature of things. Dogma is the enemy of reason, not religion, spirituality or even scriptural study. Just that some people have trouble seeing past surface appearances and don't want to engage with the symbolic side of life, which is as rich and complicated - regardless of the religious tradition that might originate it. This goes for people of both extremes by the way.
Excellent observation. I couldn't agree more. I see no personal conflict between science and faith.
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