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Originally Posted by Eomer  No. The scientific line is that there is a couple centuries of evidence and study that all point to evolution through natural selection over time being a viable explanation of the variety of life on this planet.
The quoted line is totally incorrect. That is not how science works, and uttering it demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding or ignorance of the scientific process, if not outright hostility towards it. |
And your answer states that people who don't practice the scientific method have no business speaking about science unless they learn all the practices and terminology involved.
Tolerance is understanding that not everyone understands things in the same way you do. Tolerance can also manifest as empathy toward that persons way of understanding in such a way as to allow that person to understand you.
Your reaction is intolerant of Flight's understanding of the topic. You're basically telling him to "Google it" before you'll let him into the club. If you want people be on your "side", the best tactic is to actually assume they have some intent to do so. Attacking them when they ask for a helping hand might add to your club's exclusivity, but it doesn't increase overall understanding in the general population.
