Dead is when the chemists take over the subject.

Anything worth doing is worth doing twice, the first time quick and dirty and the second time the best way you can.

But the context of religion is a great background for doing science. In the words of Psalm 19, 'The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament showeth his handiwork'. Thus scientific research is a worshipful act, in that it reveals more of the wonders of God's creation.