Which, at least in modern history, has always been fueled by bigotry? I'm not sure that was a super opinionated take considering the subject, and I'm not sure I can think of another motivating factor unless you are scared of knowledge in general. The Church attacking Galileo was bigotry. It is kind of a thing.
Do you feel there are other good-faith reasons that justify these efforts?
Are you just frustrated at hearing that word?