Letter: Battle of sciences

I WAS astonished to read Professor John Brown (Letters, 10 April) accusing scientists of a "fanatical obsession over what other people believe and the arrogance of setting oneself up to save them from themselves". Surely this is precisely what the religious do, especially Christians? In that case, why shouldn't science fight like with like?

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Apr 2011, 18:11 BST

Updated 10th Apr 2011, 22:19 BST

As to Martin Rees accepting the Templeton prize, it's rather like the Pope accepting the secularist of the year award.

ALISTAIR McBAY

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Methven, Perth

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