dhw: The article leaves one in no doubt that he [Davies] is an agnostic. It is always a cause of disbelief among theists and atheists that someone might see both sides of the argument! Your comment, which impugns his integrity, could be regarded as libelous .-Do I threaten your beliefs with my thoughts about Davies? I don't think so. But I do know how wary the scientific community is when questioning consensus. Shapiro was an officer in his Temple which tells me he is a believer, and not afraid to attack the establishment. Smolin, whom I believe had a Jewish background, is now an atheist, and not afraid to attack the establishment. Some of us have cohunes. Most don't. the money necessary for income gets in the way.