Do You Think Science and Religion Conflict? Probably Not, if You're Highly Religious | Sojourners

Do You Think Science and Religion Conflict? Probably Not, if You're Highly Religious

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Most Americans see a conflict between the findings of science and the teachings of religion.

But “see” is the operative word in a new Pew Research Center report issued Oct. 22.

Examining perceptions leads to some unexpected findings.

While 59 percent of U.S. adults say they saw science and religion in conflict, that drops to 30 percent when people are asked about their own religious beliefs.

It turns out that the most highly religious were least likely to see conflict.

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