What is it about science and theology that causes such conflict? Scientists who are believers speak of the harmony (if not the 'proof'). Scientists who are nonbelievers speak of the ignorance and distortion. But should conflict be embraced not shunned? Conflict can help discern fact from fancy, highlight differences, force focus on critical issues.

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Daniel Clement Dennett III is an American philosopher, writer and cognitive scientist and is currently the Codirector of the Center for Cognitive Studies and Professor at Tufts University.

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