There is no question but that nominally religious scientists like Francis Collins and Kenneth R. Miller are doing lasting harm to our discourse by the accommodations they have made to religious irrationality.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religious scientists harm discourse by accommodating irrational religious beliefs.
- In plain terms
- Scientists who accept faith ideas hurt public discussion.
- What can you take from it?
- Scientists should not compromise on irrational beliefs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can science and faith coexist?
- What is rational?
Another view
Many see science and faith as compatible without harm.
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