You are right. There are some brilliant scholars out there who don't "accept" evolution as an explanation for different species. "Accepting" a particular theory IS a matter of faith.
And how many of those "brilliant scholars" who don't accept evolution are biologists who have studied the data; and how many of those aren't also religious fundamentalists. About 100x as many biologists who have studied the data do accept evolution, and they comprise multiple religions as well as agnostics and atheists. BTW, define "brilliant" in this context; would it mean producing opinions that mesh with your religious pre-conceptions? There is precious little brilliance in Dembski's or Behe's output, most of which is poorly argued fluff aimed at persuading the general public rather than scientists.
No, it really isn't. It's a matter of understanding, knowledge, and following the evidence.
Read this, it should make the difference clear: "Do you believe in evolution?".