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Science and religion, religion and science, put it as it may, they are the two sides of the same glass, through which we see darkly until these two focus together, reveal the truth.
Pearl S. Buck
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What this quote means

Science and religion are interconnected perspectives that, when combined, help us understand the truth more clearly.

This quote by Pearl S. Buck suggests that science and religion, despite their apparent differences, are complementary in the quest for truth. They represent two viewpoints that together can provide a fuller understanding of existence, as each sheds light on different aspects of our reality. Without the merging of these perspectives, our understanding remains incomplete, emphasizing the importance of dialogue between the two fields.

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In a speech about the interplay between different ways of knowing

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