[Podgajski]

> Science on the other hand, at least hard science, is focused on making predictions about the material world.

This was a purpose of the I Ching, divination!

What else is science, but only a more refined method of this practice?

And your definition of religion is very limited. Science can also guide us. I had to live a good life as part of a hole. It can also help cope with stress and suffering. Science gave us air-conditioning, and that reduces a lot of our suffering!