[nvahalik]

The point is that both science and religion can "start with the end" in mind and back-fill to make their position seem solid.

This has been done with global-warming/climate-change. Being done with COVID measures. Each side has their own set of data that they want to use but the wholistic set of data may or may not ultimately support an individual position.

[gspr]

You're not explaining anything. You're asserting your opinion. Again: examples (of scientists doing that), please?