As a strict atheist, I have to disagree with that. There's nothing fundamentally incompatible with believing in the Judeo-Christian god and also believing in a

As a strict atheist, I have to disagree with that. There's nothing fundamentally incompatible with believing in the Judeo-Christian god and also believing in a systematic pursuit of knowledge. Indeed, many scientists over time have explicitly pointed out how they thought it was their mission to uncover the beauty of god's creation, blah blah. More down to the point, religion is an extra-rational experience. It's totally perceived on the emotional plane. Few christians actually believe that a dude named Noah actually ferried two of every animal in the word for forty days. The bible is full of allegory and you have to pick and choose. For instance, the Catholic church came out for evolution back in '96 if I remember correctly. I don't know how you can reconcile evolution with Adam and Eve without accepting that it's probably just a story. Yes, it is complicated and inconsistent but… scientists are unlikely to be strict literalists. Feeling a spiritual connection related to the teachings of Jesus doesn't prevent you from having an open mind.