There is no more alternative to science than there is an alternative to belief in G-d/god/God. The argument that presupposes one person is wrong to begin with is foolish.

I would no more denigrate or ridicule Pete (7SL) than question the knowledge or erudition of the assembled folk. Sometimes in life both sides of the equation are actually equal.

Pete, sometimes people just don't get it. I'm not sure that I always do, but that doesn't really matter. You are a good and true man, and when you and I disagree, I always know I've won or lost to a darned fine person. And I always wonder whether won or lost enters the equation at all.

B