I can feel your anger

[Taqiyya Mockingbird]

I think it's fairly universal that people look for meaning and purpose, some look to religion, some look to science to answer these questions.

Meaning and purpose...? Science? that doesn't even make sense.

The difference is what conclusion you reach, but it's defined by whatever worldview/paradigm you began your investigation with.

Depends on how open- or closed-minded you are.

Hence, science is used as 'religion' by some people.

Really? Anyone who would seriously profess that misunderstands both science and religion.

I think it's fairly common for atheists to depend on science in this way.

Not much on thinking, are you?

[blink] I'm guessing[/blink] as science is rational and objective, and hasn't found evidence for a god it can be used in this way.

That's right. You are guessing. Filling in the gaps of what you don't know with whatever makes sense to you, no matter whether it is accurate or not. You are making shit up as you go along. This is what pathological liars do.

I'd imagine this line of thought only convinces the converted and the simple.

If you are talking about your speculation about science as "religion", you are completely right: that line of thought only convinces the converted (also known as the simple).

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Wheelcheered?

I must admit I'm disappointed the only response I could elicit from you is pointing out a typo.

Your nonsensical, disencontextualized OP rant deserves nothing than a heap of disappointment for you.