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In <1992Oct30.090305.25085@fs7.ece.cmu.edu> John Snyder writes:

>>Indeed.  But my "water and fire" comment did not imply any social reality.
>>It is hardly difficult to understand why 90% of Americans are religious if
>>you consider that 95% are scientifically illiterate.  Incredible as it may
>>seem, the equilibrium between science and religion appears to be shifting in
>>favour of religion. -AR.

>Then how do you explain the large number of people who are both scientists
>and are religious?  Surely there is a sizeable number of such people.
>They apparently feel that science has important things to say about
>some areas of life, and religion has important things to say about other
>areas of life.

I wouldn't try to explain this since I have no idea what the number of 
religious scientist is, nor do I know of a reputable study of this issue.  
My own guess (hope) is that the number is small.  I personally consider 
the phrase "religious scientist" an oxymoron. -AR.