I am not defending religion, as I am an atheist. I think god doesn't exist, but I just can't prove it, as there is no rational way to do it. Hard core atheist

I am not defending religion, as I am an atheist. I think god doesn't exist, but I just can't prove it, as there is no rational way to do it. Hard core atheists just "know" that god doesn't exist. The fact is that a theory, is just a mathematical proof based on assumptions (which may be wrong), which need to be proven in real life by testing. Testing some of these proofs is very very expensive and usually done by goverment grants, or in brand name universities with lots of money from private donors. So, if you are a no name scientist, it will be harder for your theory to be taken in consideration. And some of these theory, such as string theory, are almost impossible to proove, with our current technology. Almost like it is impossible to prove that good doesn't exist, yet you can't really prove that good exists. Physicist, are human, just like everybody else, jealousy, competition, wanting of fame are all part of a normal human being. Saying physicist are beyond that, is simple false. As a physics minor, who has friends doing phd programs, I can say that the competition for grant money is fierce. One striking porperty of physicts: They know they are right, and that they are better than you. (assuming you didnt' do physics). It is just like that. Once you hang our with some of them, you will know.