 According to Comte, scientific method constrains itself to observations, but frames "predictions", confirms these, rather, and states laws—positive statements—irrefutable by theology and by metaphysics, and then lays the laws as foundation for subsequent knowledge.Later, concluding science insufficient for society, however, Comte launched Religion of Humanity, whose churches, honoring eminent scientists, led worship of humankind.Comte coined the term "altruism", and emphasized science's application for humankind's social welfare, which would be revealed by Comte's spearheaded science, sociology.