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In reply to the discussion: Neil DeGrasse Tyson Tells Bill Maher That Anti-Science Liberals Are Full of Shit Too [View all]PJMcK
(22,561 posts)That's a nice turn of phrase but it's somewhat inaccurate.
The dictionary defines a religion as "the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods." Science does not accept supernatural powers, only those facts that are repeatedly testable.
Further, Darwin wasn't a prophet, he was a scientist. Again, the dictionary calls a prophet, "a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God." Charles Darwin observed the natural world and came to logical conclusions with the exclusion of supernatural forces.
Lastly, a scientist is "a person engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge that describes and predicts the natural world." Neil deGrasse Tyson and Charles Darwin, among legions of others, use human intellect and knowledge and creativity to understand our universe utilizing tried and trued methodologies.
Still, yours is a good manner of expression and has popular appeal.