I think that you might find an analogy with the 17th century Church inquisitors and their dealings with Copernicus and Galileo. I'm sure that a poll of scientists taken by grand inquisitor Alberto Gorio would have found a large majority saying that a flat earth and earth centric solar system to be settled science.
It's time to find a smarter doctor.
Great analogy! I felt that way watching this. They were essentially saying that if you questioned their "truth" in any way you are not ignorant - you are willingly evil. What an interesting argument technique!