[js1138]

However, the underlying assumption of mainstream science, that of non-intervention by an intelligent designer, is incorrect.

Science cannot be done without the assumption of non-intervention. Science is looking for regularity.

[Wallace T.]

I agree that science can be done without the assumption of non-intervention. However, the mainstream science that has been referred to by other posters make such an assumption. Granted, not all scientists assume non-intervention.

There is a certain arrogance among those who claim that the intelligent design group or the creationist group are not scientists because they do not adhere to random, unguided evolution. It is the equivalent of traditionalist Catholics denying the validity of the Eastern Orthodox or Anglican priesthood or hierarchy because those churches do not acknowledge Papal supremacy. To some, it appears that whether one is a scientist or not is dependent on their metaphysical views, not their credentials.