While I’m fine with people believing and advocating whatever they want, that doesn’t mean I feel obligated or compelled to agree with anyone else.
When scholars present an alternative to the teachings of the prophets, I prefer to accept what the prophets have taught, particularly when their teachings are corroborated and vindicated by external evidence.
I think people should make their own informed decisions.
Here are 3 slides from a presentation I gave a few years ago.
Source: About Central America