Scientists' Belief in God Varies Starkly by Discipline

[emad]

By Robert Roy Britt
LiveScience Staff Writer

About two-thirds of scientists believe in God, according to a new survey that uncovered stark differences based on the type of research they do.

The study, along with another one released in June, would appear to debunk the oft-held notion that science is incompatible with religion.

Those in the social sciences are more likely to believe in God and attend religious services than researchers in the natural sciences, the study found.

The opposite had been expected.

Nearly 38 percent of natural scientists -- people in disciplines like physics, chemistry and biology -- said they do not believe in God. Only 31 percent of the social scientists do not believe.
http://www.livescience.com/othernews/050811_scientists_god.html

[jody]

1. Perhaps "social science" is not really a science. n/t

[Benhurst]

2. Thanks, jody. You beat me to it.

A man once introduced himself to me outside the polls on election day here in NC (and, yes, he was working for the Repubs) by saying, "I'm a scientist. A political scientist."

It took all my social skills to keep from laughing in his face.

[Dhalgren]

3. Is it just me, or is this one of the most poorly written articles ever?

Even the way the statistics of the poll are given is awkward and confusing. I wonder if this website is straight foreword or pushing something. Usually when articles are this poorly written, there is a reason...