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Religious people do not derive their morality from religion. I disagree (with the interviewer) on this point. Almost all of us do agree on moral grounds where religion had no effect. For example we all hate slavery, we want emancipation of women - they are all our moral grounds. These moral grounds started building only a few centuries ago and long after all major religions were established. We derive our morality from the environment we live in, Talk shows, Novels, Newspaper editorials and of course by the guidance of parents. Religion might only have a minor role to play in it. An atheist derives his morality from the same source as a religious people do.

I think there is a great need of balance between Science and Religion. They are two sides of the same coin. There are various proofs of scientists accepting existence of some supernatural and spiritual powers.

as long as their religion doesn't interfere with their studies or conclusions, i don't care how religious a scientist is.

I don't feel anything particular towards this topic actually. I believe that just like every human being, they are entitled to their personal preferences - they can be religious or atheists if they want to as long as they keep an objective view on their studies.

Science is job or may be love of Scientist but i wouldn't say that Scientists in general don't believe in God. It is faith in someone above or someone powerful, that sows the seeds of belief in someone superior than ourselves whom we call God.