Science as a working body would be more likely to have assurance than faith in Newton's work.
Aha... more likely. So, some may have had faith in Newton's work. Interesting. But if 'assurance' works better for you, great. It is a good word too, i must say.
So -- when errors started cropping up -- they didn't experience "doubt" but... . . . what? What's the right word for their feelings then?
