[Quark2005]

Perhaps they might appreciate a non-scientist's advice.

Funny that most people, who probably wouldn't have the audacity to critique the fine details of an auto mechanic's or plumber's work, feel qualified to do so with the work of scientists (and have no idea how foolish they subsequently look).

Also funny that the same people, who readily accept that auto mechanics and plumbing are materialistic disciplines that don't invoke the supernatural, are upset by the fact that science is a similarly materialistic discipline.

[atlaw]

Also funny that the same people, who readily accept that auto mechanics and plumbing are materialistic disciplines that don't invoke the supernatural

I beg to differ. The Lucas electrics in every British magic-mobile ever made are clearly influenced by the supernatural (at oddly regular intervals, I might add). And the plumbing in my garage is a perpetual happy hour for pixies, gremlins, and supernatural hairballs.