I propose a third choice that involves a more contemporary conversation between religion and science that is no longer trapped in the dungeons of conservatism. Robert John Russell, in his introduction to the Festschrift for Ian Barbour, marks the field of science and religion in this way:
“‘Science and religion’ stands for a rapidly growing international, intercultural, interreligious and interdisciplinary movement of scholars held together by their commitment to responsible dialogue and creative mutual interaction between scientists and religious leaders.” (Russell 2004, xiii, emphasis added)
It is important for science to admit ignorance to the explanation of the universe, and for religion to admit ignorance to the viability of a scientific explanation of the universe. If this can be done, the notion of science and religion as conflicting schools of thought will become obsolete, and the notion of science and religion as complementary schools of thought will give