Thanks for the lengthy response.
Understand that I probably know less about the true ‘evolutionary process’ than you, so I’m benefiting from our conversation.
One thing you said that I disagee with-
“Sure, but all scientists accept basic assumptions, premises & definitions of natural-science,”
Specifically the words “ALL” and “SCIENTISTS”.
Right, you might have a point there... except that by my definition anyone who does not accept such basic assumptions, premises & definitions, for methodological purposes, is not a real scientist.
So it's not a matter of dictating certain ideas, but rather of awarding only those who earn it the title "scientist".