You could argue that big-S "Science" (aka scientism) functions as a religious INSTITUTION. Those who don't do Science may refer to famous scientists in appeals to authority, for example. Many people put faith in Science, saying things like "Science hasn't solved that problem YET." There's some implication there that Science has some magical power that guarantees all secrets will be reveled and all problems solved.
But this has nothing to do with actuall, small-s "science," which is about knowledge and the processes by which one can reasonably be expected to get it. Science as a process is almost diametrically opposed to religious institution.
But this has nothing to do with actuall, small-s "science," which is about knowledge and the processes by which one can reasonably be expected to get it. Science as a process is almost diametrically opposed to religious institution.
