"Every other scientific theory invites critical analysis,"
Really. Could you name some of those theories that "invite critical analysis" by lay persons not involved in the science.
The Theory of Evolution is challenged all the time by scientists working in that field. Much has been learned since Darwin wrote.
Lay people have no ability to challenge the sciences, since they don't even understand them. You could, for example, challenge the current Theory of Gravitation. However, your challenge would be ridiculous, unless you are a scientist in that field. Incidentally, there are constant challenges to whatever is the current Theory of Gravitation. All come from scientists, just as the challenges to Evolutionary Theory come from scientists.
For a religious leader to challenge the Theory of Evolution without being a scientist himself is laughable. We see this all the time here on Free Republic. The challenges are many, but the knowledge is miniscule.
When someone appears and actually challenges those here with actual facts that can be demonstrated, I'll be absolutely floored. Instead, we get Genesis...hardly a scientific journal.
So I see you are using the tactic that ID is a cover for religion?
I think you are allowing your personal religious beliefs (atheist) to conflict with fact.
Many who are intrigued or support ID are well-respected scientists......unless they have been attacked by those supporting evolution.
You know, since you're not a scientist by your own admission, why should we listen to what you have to say on the subject? You really shot yourself in the foot on this one.