If anyone wants to see how much the materialistic notion of science has lost ground, read Stephen Barr’s Modern Physics and Ancient Faith, especially Chapter 3, Scientific Materialism and Nature.
Excellent question! I have found the answer to be yes: in particular, the science of the means to experience the greatest amount of happiness with the greatest amount of peace authenticates religion.
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