Gee, really? Where? Be specific. Quote them.
and say they don't have to debate other scientists
Horse manure. Evolutionary biologists can and do debate other scientists. Some may say they don't *want* to, but there's no sin in that.
because they "pontificate" that they are not scientists (despite practice or education credentials) unless they believe in evolution.
More manure pouring out of your mouth in a fountain...
This, my friend, is defining away any debate...and is hiding...plain and simple.
No hiding at all -- I'll debate you on this topic any time you choose, even though you clearly don't have a clue what you're talking about.
You would not try, or should not...
because you would be debating a non-scientist.
I was clear in saying I am not a scientist.
My study is in accounting, business, the mortgage industry and international finance.
Of course you would carve me up.
If I chose to make science my career, it would be fair.
However, my non-science background does not keep me from advocating a position for which I have read ample material coupled with admitting my presuppositions of Almighty God...which leads me to be open about my faith.
Evos refuse to disclose their faith in Secular Humanism or what have you.
We all have, somewhere in our hearts and minds, a position on how we got here.
Either Big Bang in general, or specific and special creation.