Why does Malone think science is so important?

Can you give more detail?

Explanation:

one central belief of buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation -- the concept that people are reborn after dying. buddhism is a philosophy of life expounded by gautama buddha ("buddha" means "enlightened one"), who lived and taught in northern india in the 6th century b.c.

i see, would you mind putting it as one?