I don't think most scientists are necessarily materialists; but rather those in positions of power, in charge of, who fund, and dish out the funds, to scientists are.CallMeDave wrote:I believe that most scientists today are still secular and if that be the case, then 'most' applies . These secular scientists are pre-committed to naturalism/materialism for causes and automatically rule out intelligent causes despite the irrationality and illogic behind doing so.
Dissent can cost you not only funding, but close many doors in the field, and even leave those with a job unemployed.
It's a war in many respects; with pressure groups, watch dogs and 'enforcers' all keeping a careful eye out to ensure no one shifts from the party line.
Discussions that take place behind closed doors from "secular scientists" is another matter.
This is what "science" has been reduced to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPAFCpuCsvw
Sad.