Public school teacher: "Well, Virginia, there's no scientific basis for that."
Virginia: "Do I get an 'F' if I don't believe in a heliocentric solar system?"
Teacher: "No, Virginia, not necessarily, just as you wouldn't if you subscribed to creationism or some other non-rational belief system. You are entitled to your beliefs, but your beliefs don't excuse you from having to learn science, which is the purpose of this course -- so I will hold you accountable for knowing why scientists believe what they believe, regardless of whether you believe it.
Ultimately, you will be better served by understanding heliocentric thought, even if you choose ultimately to reject it."
Virginia: "You are so wise, teacher."
Unfortunately, there are few teachers that wise.