My point is simple, and it is that science does not offer absolute truths, in the deeper sense of that word (M.Ted)

That's exactly the point where I agree and where we part (I just repeat Paul's point with my words, I know). I agree with the first half but I disagree thoroughly with the use of the word 'truth' in the second. It looks the same as it is used in science on the surface, but it is something entirely different, more in the sense of 'it feels true to me'.

I like the following quote of Einstein so much that I have it in my office:
One thing I have learned in a long life: That all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike—and yet, it is the most precious thing we have.

I think the "opposition" would agree with me up to the last couple of words and then we would part, but for me onyl the last couple of words make the thought complete.

M. Ted, I do not compete with artists because we have completely different aims in our work nor do I compete with writers when writing science texts.

Wolfgang