Actually alot of scientists disagree.
It's a statement of opinion without any empirical evidence backing it up, but it seems fairly sound as far as it goes. It also does not undermine the theory of evolution. We know little about the origins of life, and evolutionary theory does not depend on any particular hypothesis on the subject.
You didn't at all answer the question. Perhaps you can show us what's particularly religious in his observations?
Because I keep hearing these ridiculous assertions that it's not science and it's just religion, yet this chemist speaks of the science with not one mention of religion, speaking of no empirical evidence to back your assertions up....!!!
It's a free country.
You didn't at all answer the question.
I answered it precisely and specifically. You asked if it was unscientific. It is not a work of science, but of opinion, so "unscientific" isn't really an applicable term.
Because I keep hearing these ridiculous assertions that it's not science and it's just religion, yet this chemist speaks of the science with not one mention of religion, speaking of no empirical evidence to back your assertions up....!!!
The quote you gave does not endorse intelligent design or creationism.