ASK A-THEIST: Do science and religion conflict?

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

7. Unfortunately, Aaron, you would be called an "accomodationist" by some atheists

Such as P. Z. Myers. In his article, When Atheists Behave Like Fundamentalists, Keith Kloor says

let’s make one thing clear: This whole either/or framework that PZ and his acolytes insist on is nothing less than a purity test for atheists. How so? Just look, to cite the most obvious example, the terms of debate they have laid out: If you dare to say (as I do) that religion still has some redeeming qualities for people, you’re branded an “accommodationist.” If you dare to say (as I do) that science and religion can coexist, you’re branded an “accommodationist.”

In other words, the party line is "religion is, at best, wholly worthless; it is more likely bad in and of itself," and if you dare to disagree with the party line, you are denounced as an accomodationist. Saying "do you think you should be a bit more moderate and/or at least minimally respectful when talking to believers" gets you called a "tone troll", almost as bad a creature as an accomododationalist.

I tried to carry on a civil discussion with Myers and his merrie men and women on his Pharyngula blog. Let's just say I was not made to feel welcome.