[Nelson]

Science and Religion are two entirely different things and Science will never replace Religion just like oranges will never replace apples.

They are completely unrelated subjects. God is by definition, untestable. Therefore, he is not within the reaches of science.

Regardless of whether or not God is real, Science is incapable of proving or disproving his existence by default.

Religion is also incapapble of even approaching science. Statistically, prayer gets dominated by modern medicine.

Furthermore, Science appeals to people who want results and Religion appeals to people who want hope.

At a Funeral, Science isn't going to help you at all - Religion/Emotional behavior is the only tool properly suited for a funeral.

At the same time, you can't build a bridge on hope and love. Try using your emathy and idealism to lay railroad tracks an we'll see how far that gets you.

Ideas can only replace each other when they approach they are similar, chemistry can replace alchemy, democracy can replace monarchy etc.

Alchemy cannot replace monarchy. Chemistry cannot replace fashion. They are unrelated ideas.