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Not only are there religious fanatics, but there are scientific fanatics too. I studied biology in university located in a very liberal city and have certain met many close minded "scientisits". While there is certainly no proof supporting intelligent design beyond "OMGZ life is sooooo complex, there must be a grand scheme!", there isn't any definitive proof discounting it either as the origin of life. I would totally accept it if we discover that life as we know it was started by some extra-dimensional being with "godly" powers a la Q in Star Trek. (What I have said is on based on intelligent design as the origin of life 2 billions years ago...not 6000 years ago.)
I think its important to keep an open mind about these kinds of things. This is true especially for scientists. Lack of evidence does not =/= evidence against. As for the religious folks it all comes down to faith. Against absolute faith there is no evidence that can convince them so I don't even try (I believe me I have tried many times).
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