Yeppers, I only use secular when I talk about the clergy!
The distinction is between those who follow good scientific practice and those who pursue their own agenda instead, whether for political, personal, or nominally religious reasons.
Yeppers, them secular scientists NEVER have a political, personal, or nominally religious reasons for what they do!
You’re talking in circles and not addressing any of the points I and others have made. I think I’ll let you think you won this. Congratulations!