Why is evidence vehemently denied? There are devotees who tend to deny or hide the truth because protecting their identity and reputation is natural. If a person has supported a change or an idea for a long time, admitting that it was wrong is a blow to their pride and their career. Those who have supported changes to books or minimized corruption for years do not want to face the fact that their efforts may have been based on incorrect information. Recognizing that error could crumble everything in what they have believed and worked. In a few words, people tend to resist accepting the truth to protect their image and reputation, even if that means ignoring clear evidence.