[RippyO]

'tis not your eyes and ears that lie but thy perceptions.

True that there are many a crank in science, but not many keep up the charade after 150 years. Especially in such an open environment as today. (or do you actually believe the 16th century was more tolerant of unconventional opinions)

[Antoninus]

'tis not your eyes and ears that lie but thy perceptions.

You haven't spent much time arguing with atheists, have you?

Especially in such an open environment as today. (or do you actually believe the 16th century was more tolerant of unconventional opinions).

I think the fact that a scientist can't criticize Darwinian ToE without losing his career is an indication of how open our society isn't. Unconventional ideas, even if they are supported by science, are commonly shouted down in our current climate. Don't believe me? Try making the following statement in a scientific millieu and see what happens to you: "Statistical studies have indicated that women may not have the same cognitive abilities as men when it comes to mathematics."