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I too am Catholic, and understand the Catholic teaching that, within its domain, science honestly pursued tells scientific truth, e.g., evolution. Science trespasses when it leaves its domain to make assertions about God or the soul. That you encountered so many Catholics bereft of that understanding is sad.

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Science is based upon reproducible observations, not assertions.

It isn't restricted to a domain because it can be applied everywhere, by everyone.

It is a way to find effective truth, faith or subjectivity be damned. Whether I believe in radio waves or electricity doesn't enter into it - the cell phone still works.

I don't think what you are saying is in conflict with the parent comment. They said science leaves its domain when making assertions about things which can't be scientifically verified. For instance it would be really difficult to prove God doesn't exist.

The scientific method as a mindset helps us uncover things but only if they can be tested and reproduced, as you said.

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