[Dimensio]

However, the hard core materalists are going to object that it is not science because it is not testable.

Actually, the bigger problem is that it invokes the supernatural. Science cannot address the supernatural, and so any statements that make reference to the supernatural are inherently unscientific.

And then we get people whining because they don't like the fundamental definition of science, and it's just not fair that science won't address non-natural, non-testable claims.

[curiosity]

Science cannot address the supernatural, and so any statements that make reference to the supernatural are inherently unscientific.

Agreed. But there's more to life than science. Just because science cannot address the supernatural does not mean it does not exist. If it is unscientific to invoke the supernatural, it is just as unscientific to deny it.

BTW, just to clarify, I'm NOT advocating the teaching of ID or any theistic evolution in biology class. At most, where it is prudent to do so, I advocate mentioning to students that many religions do not consider evolution to be incompatible with their belief systems. And I also advocate pointing out that there is no basis in science for the rejection of theism.