Many forerunners to modern science were religious (some had little choice).
As long as what they worked on didn't contradict the dogma of the day, they were allowed.
What is confusing is the simultaneous acceptance of scientific method and the supernatural eg. angels, devils, djinn, praying to gods, faith healing, exorcism for which there is no empirical evidence.
Seemingly contradictory that magical thinking and rationality can coexist.
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FeralCatMan Long ads need comments sections, Fri 13 Nov 2020, 13:13,
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