text: Monica, I agree there is disconnect between Religion and Science. Too many people do not see God in our world and science. It is like oil and water.  When in university I asked my friend in physics and found out he was an atheist. I was amazed because I marveled at the laws of physics and just couldn't understand how it could "just happen". I respected his point of view. Even evolution is ongoing creation. 
  My Catholic faith is not main stream.  The themes of living the teachings of Jesus is most important. Doctrines, Dogma, and Rituals not so much. Relationship and spirituality are ways to connect with the Divine Mystery and with others. I believe it continues on after I "shuffle off my moral coil". 
  Thank you for your contribution, it is food for thought!