What's ironic is that the same can be applied to religious fundamentalists. Specifically the hardcore and science denying types who see any challenge to their beliefs as literal satan.

Now don't misunderstand (unless you want to). If you have chose faith for yourself, GREAT! Religion is a tool that can be used for good, but we can't just pretend as a lot of the Christians on this board try to do, that the atrocities of the past didn't happen. What helped my growth as a person in both facets of faith and practical life was ACCEPTING the mistakes of the past and agreeing with the people calling them out. In fact, I was able to have deeper conversations with people that wouldn't otherwise happen if I didn't acknowledge their grievances. I also realized, that my actions and ideas are mine and I am responsible for only what I do and don't do. This is where the tribalism needs to be broken. We aren't responsible for the mistakes of the past, but we need to acknowledge and accept them in order to build a better future.

If you are correct and your beliefs are right, you don't need vindication, especially from those who disagree with you. Censorship and narrative control is wrong no matter how right you think you are. If you have to resort to such then... you are not a good person and your ideas are weak and likely wrong.