I'm not saying you're stupid Pete, you keep telling us you are, for instance: "i am not personally equal to pursueing the argument". Codswallop of course, anyone can learn anything they want to. I firmly believe that we can all learn and in fact, learning is integral to a happy life.

Truth is, if you wanted to be equal in pursuing the argument you could be, you simply choose not to. You might be a witness for God, but he'll thank you for taking the time to learn a bit more about the world you believe he created when defending him.

As for what keeps me here, I love science. Along with the arts it gives us insight into our nature, and it values truth. Contrary to what you believe about scientists, I value integrity, honesty and an open mind whilst I research my subject are, palaeontology (I'm quite new to being a scientist, having come to it late in life - I am a graphic artist by trade). The universe is such a wonderful, inspiring and incredible place and we are on such a wonderful journey, if we can curb our selfishness and excesses we can reach our not inconsiderable potential.

When you know a bit of science, the world becomes even more wonderful. Learn a bit of basic geology and you see the landscape you live in through different eyes . . .learn a bit about biology and the process that is life gains beauty and luminance . . . there is so much depth. The more you learn, the more depth is revealed, the more wondrous it all becomes. Eventually you come across something you want to know and can't find an answer to and become a scientist, and start looking for your own answers. Another corpuscle in the flow of science gathering data and disseminating information.

Part of the core of this is interconnectedness. We are not separate from nature but part of it. We are made of the same elements as stars and the earth we walk on. We are part of a story so vast, complex and wonderful it blows your mind. That said, it is explicable. Although we get it wrong, misinterpret and misunderstand the scientific community, through genuine openness and co-operation finds the answers to the tiny part of the universe we study in our disciplines. But also it's rigorous,

For my part, I think here is no greater calling than science or art. In these arenas lies the truth of our true nature, for me there is no need for a third party. We are the universe made conscious, and no tale devised by mankind could ever top that concept as it is already as beautiful and profound as can be, and science will only help illuminate it further.