The quote's at -2. That could well be 2 downvotes total. You have at least 6 reasons here that believably could be why someone might have done that, and you still seem to balk. Is it really that confusing?

2 downvotes total requires not only that two people downvote it, but also that no people upvote it. It is the latter that I find surprising.

Why do bibles have anything to do with scientists at all?

I was thinking of the objection to scientists who believe unsupportable things when they leave the laboratory.

Are you a religious nut or something?

I certainly hope not. :(