Superstitions
\r\nTwo kinds of "superstitions" are to be found: the first, science trying to explain man's inner life; and the other, religion trying to explain natural phenomena.
\r\nWhen explaining the world of spirit, science analyzes it objectively by turning it into an object, into a thing. when explaining nature, religion personalizes it - that is, turning it into nonnature. We are faced with misconceptions of the same kind, but in a "reciprocal," reversed relation.
\r\nAccordingly, a religion which wants to replace free thinking with mysticism, scientific truth with dogmas, and social actions with ceremonies must inevitably clash with science. On the contrary, true religion is compatible with science - a kind of theism known by many great scientists.
\r\nMoreover, science can help religion in suppressing superstition. If separated, religion pulls toward backwardness, and science toward atheism.
\r\nCompiled From:
\r\n \"Islam Between East and West\" - Alija Ali Izetbegovic, pp. 265, 266