I think this is what I was getting at...
I also like your comment "Science is simply the suite of tools we use to explain those features of the Universe that we have some desire or need to explain."
I think philosophically that science is based on perception and a belief system. There is an assumption that:
1) There exists an external objective reality
2) There exists some sort of uniformity through time
a) the universe has structure
b) predictions and generalizations are possible.
In order to pursue a theory there has to be some level of belief involved, albeit a very very small one... Faith on the other hand is something where not a lot of proof is necessary for the person to maintain their belief. But it doesn't mean that an individual doesn't experience or have proof that the divine is non-existent.
I also think in a lot of ways, depending on who you are talking to, your second comment can replace science for spirituality. "Spirituality is simply the suite of tools we use to explain those features of the Universe that we have some desire or need to explain." Is there an evolution of science? Yes.. Is there an evolution of spirituality? Yes...
Interesting comments from scientists and other folks:
http://www.templeton.org/belief/
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Originally Posted by dreadgeek
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Now, is that a belief? From a strict philosophical standpoint it is.
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