Religious beliefs center around sacrifice of &#x27;earthy&#x27; norms to satisfy an ideal moral logic. That way of thinking doesn&#x27;t stop when you leave the halls of worship. It leads to self-righteousness that is ultimately destructive in the world around you. Humility is not often slung from fiery pulpits, except that it is perverted for ensuring the dominance of that leader&#x27;s place in moral authority.<p>Scientific altruism places faith in innovation. It can allow us to ignore reality, assuming someone else will fix things.<p>We should aspire to be scientists in our own lives. Not accepting conclusions at face value and working to improve understanding for people beyond ourselves.