That's funny, Aric2000. Given the passionate faith that some people have in the theory of evolution, I think one could make a strong case that it bears all the marks of a ersatz religious sect!
I had always believed that the great strength of science was its rigorous, dispassionate objectivity. If things are "objective", then why get all passionate about them? Why should any scientific theory require a concerted public defense from its "adherents?"
I doubt creationism is "science"; but ID may very well be.
You're right, BB! ID doesn't contradict anything that we know, so it's got potential. All it needs is some persuasive evidence, and then it's a contender.
Because there is a well-financed group of people out to destroy scientific metholodogy. Rather than arguing things out in the literature, this group seems more interested in using legislation to attack science.