"Non-believing scientists" don't refuse to consider anything.
Maybe scientists will consider anything but they will not allow the conflicting facts which show that the theory of evolution still has many wrinkles to iron out. This opens them up to charges of intellictual dishonesty by the creationists. It's no accident that most major leaps of science have been made by scientists who were somewhat on the fringes of the science community.
Please document this amazing claim of yours.
It's no accident that most major leaps of science have been made by scientists who were somewhat on the fringes of the science community.
"Most"? Please document *this* amazing claim too while you're at it.