Religion, Science and Government

Ten Commandments

Periodic Table of the Chemical Elements

DEA Schedule of Controlled Substances

Compare and contrast these three

One possible answer from a religious perspective might be that the first is a set of instructions from God, the second is an example of humans attempting to understand the wonders created by God, and the third is an example of humans attempting to play God.

Personally though, I'll hitch my wagon to whatever is behind door number two.