rapprochement

[exx-cecilegr.livejournal.com]

rapprochement [rap-rohsh-MAHN]
noun

definition
the reestablishing of cordial relations; reconciliation

etymology
From the French word rapprocher ("to bring together")

usage
Many seek rapprochement between religion and science, but some deem the two incompatible.

Comments

[fidgetspin.livejournal.com]

SO many opinions on your usage sentence that aren't relevant to the community. So I'll just say good word. :-)

[exx-cecilegr.livejournal.com]

Religion vs science has been on my brain a lot lately, I couldn't help myself. I did try to come up with a sentence less controversial, but ultimately I was spending too much time on it and just had to go with it. :)