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Adherents to atheism are often seen and heard saying that writing or opinion that does not conform to mainstream scientific thought is not "peer reviewed", which is to say that it has not been vetted by other professionals in the same field.
Yet, these same people, when it comes to Christianity, apparently believe that any claim counter to Christianity is thought to be legitimate by virtue of the fact that it exists at all - no "peer review" necessary. Peer review is not only viewed as unnecessary but not even welcome.
Example: creation science is not "peer reviewed", therefor it is not legitimate. On the other hand, various cults make claims that are counter to mainstream Christianity and the very same people think that no "peer review" is necessary.
Why is that? Why the hypocrisy?
Yet, these same people, when it comes to Christianity, apparently believe that any claim counter to Christianity is thought to be legitimate by virtue of the fact that it exists at all - no "peer review" necessary. Peer review is not only viewed as unnecessary but not even welcome.
Example: creation science is not "peer reviewed", therefor it is not legitimate. On the other hand, various cults make claims that are counter to mainstream Christianity and the very same people think that no "peer review" is necessary.
Why is that? Why the hypocrisy?