Results: Science and Religion - Compatible?
1.
1.
Do believe in a personal god (meaning a higher being who specifically controls and interferes with affairs on Earth)?
Yes
51%
•
372 votes
No
29%
•
210 votes
Undecided
21%
•
152 votes
2.
2.
Would you consider yourself an active follower of science-related news and events (this is news relating to a general or specific area of science such as physics, biology, chemistry, astronomy, etc. and NOT including technology or "pop" science)?
Yes - I closely follow one or more areas
17%
•
123 votes
I sometimes/vaguely follow if there is something that catches my interest
39%
•
287 votes
No - I'm not really interested/Don't follow at all
43%
•
318 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
6 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.68% | 5 | |
| i believe in god . i don't believe in any thing else. | 0.14% | 1 |
3.
3.
Are you employed in scientific-research related fields (this can also include teaching a science class at college/university)? Yes
12%
•
86 votes
No
88%
•
648 votes
4.
4.
The following statement: "Science is required in order to practice religion". Strongly agree
11%
•
81 votes
Somewhat agree
15%
•
108 votes
Somewhat disagree
13%
•
93 votes
Strongly disagree
20%
•
147 votes
Undecided/No strong opinion
42%
•
305 votes
5.
5.
Did you grow up in a religious household as a child? Yes
51%
•
371 votes
No
49%
•
363 votes
6.
6.
Do you think religious thinking interferes with science (or vice versa)? Yes - they have many conflicting ideas and methods
33%
•
244 votes
No - they are perfectly compatible
35%
•
256 votes
Not sure
32%
•
234 votes
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