ah EVIDENCE! It always seems to come down to evidence for some reason... If I were to say "eye witnesses" for evidence you would say "tricks of the mind". If I were to refer to ancient texts you'd probably say they are like the bible and are wrong. If I were to refer to modern teachings of the divine science of spirit then I would be labelled a new age hippie... Theres really nothing we can do to prove anything to you people because you have such an atheistic scientific point of view, you go back to the words of great men of the past and use that as your platform of knowledge... but we are not in the past anymore... I think theres enough amazing mysteries in the world to make people accept that theres a lot more to life that we just cant comprehend because we have no way to...
So basically your critisism of the 'atheistic scientists' here is...
They don't believe things that are unbelievable
They don't believe things without being careful
They have consistent standards of evidence
They pay too much attention to prior knowledge
They spend too much time explaining their position, sighting sources and demonstrating their point.
So apparently you disagree with the fundamental academic standards which have lead us to any significant progress you can name. You see the scientific method as a result of being scared and enslaved to ideas of the past, while enjoying the comfort and well being this very progress has brought you. Of course, this is assuming you watch tv, use a computer, aren't starving, and would want antibiotics when you get a tooth abscess. I realize these are not guaranteed assumptions when it comes to you. For all I know you live in a mud hut, would put some sort of toad on your toothache, and post to the web using your mind spirit.
Many of us have been around for a while and recognize this song and dance. Your claims can not live up to these standards and so you belittle them. You do so by using trash talk and name calling but when asked, can not provide any substantial criticism. You pretend to wisdom via the shortcut of posing.
If this is how you choose to approach life then who are we to say you are wrong. Of course that is not what you are saying. You're saying this is the obvious way to view life and anyone who doesn't is an idiot robot. You invite contempt and obviously enjoy it.
"In cases where prior knowledge is available, the alternative to 'an open mind' is not a 'closed mind'. It is 'an informed mind'. In such contexts, any appeal to 'keep an open mind' is an appeal to prefer ignorance over knowledge." - Ian Rowland