It's late, so I didn't really look in depth of what some posted. Excuse me if I missread anything <.<
On the topic of certain feelings which people may have that attributes to a higher power, 6th sense and such, it's usually associated with certain hormones produced and brain activity. I'm sure there are studies that backs up what I just said. The case is the same as deja vu. There's a pretty awesome video by Vsauce on youtube (all his videos are awesome and explains so much it's fascinating).
tl;dr Most things are related to science. Is it somewhat apathetic to the emotional portion of human life? Yes. Is it diminishing the significance of said emotions? No. In fact it's even more interesting to know the basis of these intangible part of our lives (at least to me it is)