Have Scientists Ever Burned Anyone At the Stake?

I recently saw a remark made by an atheist that scientists had never burned anyone at the stake, that this was only done by the religious.  I question this remark.  It is quite strange to see modern "scientists" expressing a militant atheism and exclusionary philosophy.  Why are "scientists" engaged in protesting and political action.  Have scientists ever burned anyone at the stake?  I am not sure if historically they have (though I suspect it quite possible), but they certainly may in the future.