DISQUS

Thanks for the references. Yes, I will agree that the first two references are biased. If we believe the study cited in your third reference -- and the methods seem valid -- a minority of scientists disbelieve in God. That is to say, approximately 2/3 or respondents believe in God.

Unfortunately, no distinction is made here between religion (which I'll define here as man-made systems of belief) and faith (defined here as what one believes, one's worldview). I have trouble arguing against the thesis that religions are cults and the definitions provided in your article are as good as any I've read. In addition, the fact that these systems were created by men or are part of a so-called discovery is also valid. The real questions are: What is the source of what we believe? In what will we put our faith? If we are only relying on a man-made system, that faith would (I claim) be futile because of its inherent flaws. If, however, we rely on some form of absolute authority, the devices of man cannot infringe. It is on the latter that I hang my faith and count on my future.
Regarding evolution and "science falsely so called", I believe it takes much more faith to believe in random evolution producing the ordered world that we can physically observe and measure. In my view, it takes much less faith to believe that some all-powerful, all-knowing Being put all the puzzle pieces together. There is simply too much evidence to support creation ex nihilo (for example, demonstrate a method for a bombadier beetle to evolve). There are many smart people who are pursuing research to demonstrate the viability of ex nihilo creation.
Finally, please provide data on the percentage of scientists and engineers who completely deny the existence of God.