That mis-states the quote.
Evolution is a speculative theory. It is based on using the scientific method. It may have a religious wrapper, but the fact remains that it is subject to scientific srutiny.
All religion boils down to: "because I think so."
Nonsense. Most of the greatest scientists the world has ever known believed in God and/or were Christian.
The inventor of modern science, and scientific process was Isaac Newton;
Sir Isaac Newton, -- "There are more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than any in profane history."