[Celtjew Libertarian]

It's a much stronger argument to allow the evidence to speak then to rely on appeals to authority.

With regard to science, yes.... Life in general, on the other hand, is another question.

[ndt]

"With regard to science, yes.... Life in general, on the other hand, is another question."

I don't agree. You should always be able to provide a rational explanation for "why". If you can't it suggests you are arguing dogma.