"If you know people who make this valiant but misguided accommodation with science..."

Steve... I know dozens of people who are religious and believe in a god, but also accept evolution and an old universe and Earth! You probably do too, if you ask around. Worldwide there are many millions. Some of them are very good at science and make positive contributions. To my mind, that is the ONE acceptable solution to the dilemma they face. *I* don't have to buy into that position, but I can't even begin to disprove it!

All I really worry about is those who BOTH believe in inconsistent premises AND try to foist their beliefs on others. Even then, I will discuss/debate it all with them as long as it's done in a polite manner. Who knows... maybe I'll convince one.
(Did you ever hear the story about the jester offering to teach the king's horse to sing?)

Frankly, I would rather have a polite debate with someone I disagree with than be insulted by someone I basically agree with.