I did not mean to imply that science and faith cannot be reconciled. I personally believe they can ... Certainly. But one must be willing to accept that some prior understanding of scripture may have been mistaken. Favorite example: the solar system, which conflicts with earlier reading of scripture. But when one insists on a word-for-word literal reading of scripture, there can't be any reconciliation with science. That's why some denominations have no problem with science, while others have nothing but problems. It's a denominational issue, not a science issue.
I have said a number of times before on FR that the only conflict that exists between science and faith is that which people make. I wholeheartedly agree that what we are witnessing is a sectarian conflict. I even said so
earlier on this thread. Personally, I believe it is an important and relevant topic. However, there seems to be a small number of people dedicated to poisoning this debate. Rather than disrupting the careful balance that exists in religion sub-forum, I suggest that scientific be discussed elsewhere. I regret having to adopt this position, but I feel I am left with little choice.