*sigh*
I have never stated that science is an absolute. On the contrary, I have stated over and over again that science is an evolving, incomplete process in which we continually learn new things about the universe. Faith is a belief in something in the absence of logical proof or material evidence, which I believe separates religion from science.

I have no problem with people questioning the basis for my beliefs--I think it can make for intelligent conversation where people evaluate the things they believe. But when people say things like there's no way to measure distances between celestial bodies and the like--when modern living (meteorology and the like) goes against such a statement--is, quite frankly, boring.

I never said this discussion (i.e. religion) was forced. Ever. So obviously, the flipside would be true. But you how us "nuts" do...