Now I understand the communication breakdown.
Naaa, just a fun little Ta-Da-Ta.
So much is currently changing in science with modern technology. Many of the textbooks you and I studied in college are obsolete today. (1985-87 geology major but no degree)
We were taught many fascinating things that are still "believed" to be true today. Quantum mechanics and technological advances have caused many scientific hard "facts" to be disputed. (electrons and protons aren’t the smallest form of matter anymore)
Nanotechnology has shown us how much we can manipulate atoms to create superstructure molecules that outperform "hammer and anvil" wrought materials. (Silicon CPU's) Super telescopes in space are revealing how uncommon a solar system we enjoy. (obviously nothing conclusive there yet)
No matter what our education or intelligence or ability to deduce and reason, there is always so much knowledge and understanding outside of our capacity, being dogmatic on any idea tends to cause us to make dangerous assumptions.
The schools and their textbooks have been so politicized much of the education we recieved has to be reevaluated. Honesty and integrity aren't the watchwords of modern education anymore.
With all of the intangibles in life, my only hope is that people will at least keep an open mind. I continue to try to force myself to do just that, despite my propensity to do just the opposite.
God is faithful to bring people like you along to remind me. You truly are a "voice in my head". Thank you. The jury's not out yet so keep being a diligent student, and post your adventures on FR for all to enjoy!