We take the side of science despite

Not much point in reading any further.

If science has a side there is something out there called science that is different to the word science as humans know it.

Hey Mr tambourine man! Brainwashed any kids lately? Any idea what your perverse adherence to discredited superstition is doing to vulnerable people?

After all, Goofus is the cleverest person he knows and he seems to defend such bollocks.