This article in The Guardian last Thursday (4 September 2003) asks the question ‘why do so many scientists believe in God?’ Why not, you might reasonably answer, but the writer talks to a number of scientists who combine their profession with religious practice and belief.
Also discussed is the Science and Religion Forum, meeting this week in Birmingham.
To paraphrase one of those interviewed: doubt is important to both science and religion.
And then there are scientist academics who are creationists. For example, “this one”:http://www.answersingenesis.org/Home/Area/bios/a_mcintosh.asp. Religion means lots of things…
Can I draw you attention to a lecture on 4th May 2004 by George Ellis entitled ” The Science and Relgion Interaction”. It will be held in Friends House, 173 Euston Rd., London, and starts at 19 30 hrs.