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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

  • public science debates
  • interdisciplinary forums

Putting it to work

  • maintain scientific integrity
  • avoid religious accommodations

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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