Part of the difficulty--as some have pointed out--is that there are good people who are religious (involved in organized religion (I offer Susan as an example, and she'll know many more)) and good people who are involved in science. However, both institutions can be and have been at various times manipulated for political agendas, national aspirations, pursuits of power, economic interest/gain, and in the process they have euphemistically sold their souls to the highest bidders, and in doing so sold our souls as part of the deals.

I think it was Asimov who stated the three laws of robotics. The laws seemed to protect people. It was unlikely that Asimov developed those laws because of his religious beliefs--he had none to speak of. But he was aware of the religious tracts of Judaism and Christianity because he did do a "Guide to the Bible" (both OT and NT). Maybe he was simply altruistic. Who knows? But if we can accept that a purpose of human effort whether in religion or science is really an effort to more completely understand humanity and more ably help humans ease suffering and eradicate disease, then why DO we develop/do bad stuff--whether in the name of science or the name of religion?

Just asking questions here, folks.

Hope y'all have a great day.