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This article proposes an alternative way of looking at religion to that proposed by Mahner and Bunge, and challenges a claim they make about a presupposition of science. From the alternative perspective there are constructive tensions rather than incompatibilities between science and religion. The article concludes with a proposed set of criteria to be used in critical reflections on faiths, religious or secular. It suggests that education would be enhanced by introducing students to the reflections and dialogues where these criteria are applicable.
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A reply to Martin Mahner and Mario Bunge, ‘Is Religious Education Compatible with Science Education?’
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Lacey, H. On relations between science and religion. Sci Educ 5, 143–153 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00428614
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