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she do so, than a greater volume of precise and organ- 

 ized knowledge, based on experience in her chosen 

 fields. 



The chief distinction, then, between science, re- 

 ligion, and philosophy, is in the domains of their men- 

 tal activities, and in their methods of testing the verac- 

 ity of their imagery. Their basic purpose is the same. 

 And now their methods are losing their distinctive 

 characters; the boundaries of their old domains are 

 mutually over-run, binding the three more closely to- 

 gether in cooperative action. Religion has become 

 more cognizant of present physical realities, more tol- 

 erant, and receptive; science more spiritual, humani- 

 tarian, and social in its benevolence; and philosophy, 

 like the middle man it really is, gives and receives 

 from both. There is no conflict between the basic 

 teachings of science and the instinctive dictates of hu- 

 manity expressed in broad religious terms. 



Science seeks truth and discovers Tightness. Re- 

 ligion seeks righteousness and discovers truth. Both 

 have acquired knowledge of creative and destructive 

 ways, of right and wrong, and both point the same 

 way to right living. 



In religion, there is an instinctive desire for truth, 

 benevolence, and righteousness. Nature's way is the 

 truth man seeks to discover, and her way is benevolent 

 and righteous. Science takes cognizance of it in meas- 

 ured terms. 



In religion, there is a formal expression of wonder, 

 adoration, gratitude, and humility. It is justified and 

 satisfied by the contemplation of nature through 

 science. 



Religion demands service. Nature is a growing 



