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Originally Posted by weateallthepies
If the theists were content to simply believe that might work but many seek to affect society as a whole based on those beliefs. If I became a passive atheist overnight, there would still be unelected bishops sitting in my democratic government, religious groups would still seek to and succeed in opposing scientific research, political leaders would still justify their actions by invoking god. I'm not sure how it would help to simply ignore all these things.
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I never suggested ignoring the things you mention. That is what the political process is for, to have your say in the running of your society. If you don't want any of the things you mention then vote accordingly at meetings and elections.
I guess I wasn't clear enough when mentioning the conflict between science and religion. I should have said the conflict amongst people on both sides who feel a need to convince the others they are correct. It is this conflict that could so easily be resovled.
As for conflict between the concepts of science and religion.........there isn't any, and can't be any. There can only be conflict between proponents of each.
Cheers,
PKFFW