Confusing Science With Religion

From the comic strip Partially Clips, via Language Log.

“[The scientist] knew that he could say yes or no, and the reporter would print whatever answer he gave. But he also should be grateful for any kind of media interest in his field, even if treating scientists like oracles of knowledge this way is probably why some people confuse science with religion.”

Compare: Servants of a Twisted God

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