[My2Cents]

The religious-like fervor that so many Ph.D. scientists display in defending the premises of evolution is probably due to the fact that if evolution were itself shown to be a pseudo-science, their diplomas, and indeed their careers, would be considered worthless. They've based their entire careers upon the evolutionary dogma. Of course they're going to attack anyone who questions its validity.

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if evolution were itself shown to be a pseudo-science, their diplomas, and indeed their careers, would be considered worthless.

The scientist that comes up with a theory to displace evolution will win the Nobel prize and be internationally famous.

If the infamous Discovery Institute were a real scientific endevor, they'd be actually doing science. Rather than pushing lawsuits and press releases.