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(Having a creationist, not of science, come into the lab and telling the scientist of his opinion of what should be method is akin to having the night janitor going into the operating room and telling a brain surgeon his opinion and what method he should use.)

I also agree with you on this. The thing with me is that I don't dispute what evidence shows. I just get to wondering how complete it is. Which, is why I'm on these threads. I do have my doubts, but when evidence, and well reasoned explanations answer my questions, I'm good with that. It is not necessary for me to stick my head in the sand to maintain my beliefs, as I don't see a conflict.

I also agree with you on this. The thing with me is that I don't dispute what evidence shows. I just get to wondering how complete it is. Which, is why I'm on these threads. I do have my doubts, but when evidence, and well reasoned explanations answer my questions, I'm good with that. It is not necessary for me to stick my head in the sand to maintain my beliefs, as I don't see a conflict.

My advice is keep a clear head and a open mind. In my life time I have seen more change and knowledge than in the previous thousands of years. I can remember when some people thought cars a passing thing and a sin (some still do). Of the first TV in town some people called it the devils work (some still do). Going to the moon was thought impossible and many deny that we have done so today. The first impulse of most is to refuse new knowledge and attempt to show it false. By trying to show it wrong with all the various evidence they usually show it correct at the time. Things will continue to change at a increasing rate and as new evidence and facts occur the explanation may be different. That you question with a open mind rather then a effort to protect opinion is most favorable. A open mind has few limits. If a explanation changes, review the evidence that forced the change. Knowledge is not absolute and as new knowledge occurs some old knowledge will be refuted and thus one's views on matters will change. Thirty years from now if you only have today's knowledge you will be thought backwards whether we advance or decline. The answer is to continue to learn with a active mind. Try to learn something new every day.