re·li·gion
/rɪˈlɪdʒən/ Show Spelled[ri-lij-uhn] Show IPA
noun
1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
A person's "religion" is the system of beliefs by which they live their life. It may or it may not be what they CLAIM it is (e.g. plenty of claim to be Christians, but they are actually atheists, secularists or Darwinists).
As I have pointed out many times, science is not a religion. Whether or not one is a Christian, Buddhist, Moslem, atheist, or whatever is completely independent of one's choice to pursue a career in science.
From Dictionary.com:
be·lief [bih-leef]
noun
1. something believed; an opinion or conviction: a belief that the earth is flat.
2. confidence in the truth or existence of something not immediately susceptible to rigorous proof: a statement unworthy of belief.
3. confidence; faith; trust: a child's belief in his parents.
4. a religious tenet or tenets; religious creed or faith: the Christian belief.
Compare to:
sci·ence [sahy-uhns]
noun
1. a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws: the mathematical sciences.
2. systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation.
3. any of the branches of natural or physical science.
4. systematized knowledge in general.
5. knowledge, as of facts or principles; knowledge gained by systematic study.
6. a particular branch of knowledge.
7. skill, especially reflecting a precise application of facts or principles; proficiency.
Of note is the fact that the word "belief" does not appear anywhere within the definition of "science".
Science is not a DENOMINATION; however, a twisted devotion to unprovable and false science is the religion of a great many Darwinists.
Whether or not one is a Christian, Buddhist, Moslem, atheist, or whatever is completely independent of one's choice to pursue a career in science.
As I said earlier, a person's "religion" is the principles they employ in their life and that isn't necessarily what they claim is their religious affiliation.
Of note is the fact that the word "belief" does not appear anywhere within the definition of "science".
Very few aspects of Darwinism fall into the realm of actual science.
To the best of my knowledge, NOBODY on this thread has any opposition to science, our problem is with evil philosophies masquerading as science.
A search of when and where and to what purpose the word 'knowledge' was used in the Bible is a curious 'study'. Also the number of times and places wherein the words ignorant and sottish (means stupid) are used as well.
Science has become socialized by the man made creation of a methodology for the sole purpose to claim and pretend there was/is no Creator.
The same man made scientific methodology was used to develop the hysterical fear mongering 'man-made' climate change.... Well, in a manner of speaking they are only slightly 'right', meaning these gods of knowledge are going to finally find that hot spot they claim is coming...