Dark matter and the even-less-evidenced dark energy are just explanations for why gravity doesn't behave like we think it does. All that extra spin on galactic edges. At least for dark matter, anomalous gravitational lensing has produced some evidence for dark matter, which theoretically has mass but no electromagnetic properties (light reflection, matter collision, etc).
It's the "God of the gaps". Made-up bullshit to cover huge gaps in knowledge.
I wouldn't say it's a "god" of the gaps. Maybe a "nematode" of the gaps. It's the most boring, plebian concept in existence. Scientists know that the question has no certain answer. No one is trying to shut the door. They're each just trying to justify the particular research they're doing right now.
It's not scientists preaching scientism, it's the media.
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