Religion and politics are inextricably linked and have been for 1000's of years. Science is (ahem) relatively new on the scene, a few 100 years ago it was classed as witchcraft or blasphemy (it still is in some quarters lol). And by its very nature isn't science the study of reality ? I do agree that science is THE most destructive force on the planet, though only in the wrong hands. And yes the strict religious doctrines laid down over 2000 years ago are not adequate for 21st century society (10 commandments aside). Anyway i don't particularly trust Blair or the Pope