r/NoShitSherlock 3d ago

A new study found that individuals with strong religious beliefs tend to see science and religion as compatible, whereas those who strongly believe in science are more likely to perceive conflict. However, it also found that stronger religious beliefs were linked to weaker belief in science.

https://www.psypost.org/religious-believers-see-compatibility-with-science-while-science-enthusiasts-perceive-conflict/
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u/AppropriateSea5746 3d ago

Always thought it strange that some people try to use science to answer spiritual(metaphysical) questions and use religion to answer scientific(naturalistic) questions. If the supernatural exists, using “the study of natural things” to prove it seems a bit silly.

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u/Individual_Jaguar804 2d ago

Those who need "proof" in religion fundamentally lack faith.

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u/Individual_Jaguar804 2d ago

"Believe"! 🤣🤡 Religion ≠ science: one does not "believe" in facts; science requires no leaps of faith.

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u/TheLaserGuru 2d ago

The three religions that are most dominant where I live all start with the claim that the sun is the oldest star and also not a star. That's on page 1.

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u/Zestyclose-You52 1d ago

They had to do a study for this? Common sense?

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u/Time-Sorbet-829 1d ago

“Study shows that fire hot, water wet”