Reread my last. I know that you are aware of what "figuratively" means.
I could have just said, "I detect zealotry.", but I'm blessed with a flair for the colorful.
As for being an ID martyr that would be a bit difficult given that I'm not part of the cause. But I do find ID'ers to be far more pleasant people on these posts.
This is usually where I get accused of being a closet ID'er (not fooling anyone) in conflict with the one and only true belief. If you'd like to pillory my ideas instead, I've summed them up fairly well on a different thread.
#31 if you care to look.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1656301/posts
I think religion should be taught in religious classes and that science should be clear when it is projecting theories beyond what is actually known (but I'm fine with them being taught). From archaeologists that create entire civilizations from shards of pottery, to Darwinists that insist all change can only be the result of survival of the fittest, (and yes religious people too) I think too much certainty about the uncertain is arrogant and begets conflict.
My apologies for once again forgetting that figurative, and colorful comments are a bad idea on these threads. In retrospect it was very unwise, and worse it is a repeat sin for me. I should force a 10 minute delay on myself for all ID/Darwin threads, or better skip them altogether.
"Reread my last. I know that you are aware of what "figuratively" means."
I know you didn't mean that ID'ers were literally being burned at the stake, nor did I say you said that. I was pointing out the overwrought way that ID'ers/creationists like to play the victim and be the drama queen. Boo hoo, your theology isn't being taught in science classrooms. Get over yourselves.