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Faith Q&A: Does modern science make religion unnecessary?
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Kansas City Star
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May 12, 2004
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READER'S QUESTION: Does modern science make religion unnecessary?
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A.M. Bhattacharyya, an active member of the Hindu community: Although modern science has made spectacular progress in unraveling the mysteries of the world, it fails to satisfy all human needs. Religion, not science, can preach morality and a value system to make a kind, compassionate, humane society. Science and technology can produce material comfort, but religion, not science, can give u...
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