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I believe in logic and the scientific method. Darwinists? OK. What word do you prefer?

The faith I refer to is a faith in "naturalism". Whose adherents believe there is no explanation of the origins of life outside the naturalistic.

I prefer physical anthropologists, geneticists, evolutionary biologists, paleontologists, and a wide variety of other such terms--because those are the folks who are studying and advancing the theory of evolution.

Many believe that the world works according to natural laws, while still believing in a Deity. Catholics, for example, accept the findings of science without seeing a challenge to their faith.

This is why I called you on the term "Darwinist." It is only used by folks coming from a particular belief system, and it is used as a term of derision. (Where have you seen the term "Einsteinist" or "Newtonist" used?)

If you have a specific problem with the theory of evolution, lets talk about it. But lets avoid blanket condemnations--they usually are not very accurate and just serve to fan the flames.

I prefer physical anthropologists, geneticists, evolutionary biologists, paleontologists, and a wide variety of other such terms--because those are the folks who are studying and advancing the theory of evolution.,

Too long. Surely you can provide a short word that includes the above for the sake of bandwidth.

But lets avoid blanket condemnations--they usually are not very accurate and just serve to fan the flames.

I wasn't aware the term "Darwinist" was a comdemnation. I thought most scientists wore that label proudly. Am I in error?