Newton’s proved that gravity is a force. Then Einstein proved that gravity is a space/time field. Did Einstein’s model disprove Newton’s model? Absolutely not. Newton’s formulas are calculous, and are still used heavily. Newton’s and Einstein’s models are both 100% correct. They just describe gravity in separate terms.
When, not if, someone completely defines gravity in terms of super symmetry and/or quantum mechanics then that model will also be correct. I suspect that model will incorporate dark energy.
We don’t disagree.
Until the specious “something nonexistent did something because it had to” drums start beating, then I run for the cover of sanity....
I’d settle for a subtle, profound and accurate “ we don’t know, yet, but we’re open to what all observation suggests” response.
Regards