""If one could take the human influence out of both science and religion, both would be closer to their roots. But, understanding they are closely connected to these inperfections, it is wise to understand and "factor in" these confounding factors.""

I take issue with that statement.

If you take out the human influence, scientific facts would be influenced not a jot. They would exist whether or not we were there to know it.

Religion on the other hand is purely a human construct, and without human influence would not exist. The reasons for it would still be there, but without human influence the construct would be unnecessary.

Don T.