Genesis enables humans to set a frame of basic scientific truth that may be elaborated by observation. Theology is just as credible as science, in that theology seeks to understanding why people have faith. Since universities are concerned with knowledge, they must offer theological classes as well as science. For example, some Christians interpret the Bible allegorically, while others are rigid literalists in their interpretation of Genesis. Uniting the scientific and religious views is vital in American religion.
Problems arise when religion is viewed as irrational and based on tradition.
If a person believes in God, then reasoning must coincide. Creationism vs. evolution is classic example of religion clashing with science. The main reason why creationism and evolution clash is misunderstanding. When people claim that they don't believe in evolution, they cannot be referring to an acceptable scientific definition of evolution, because that would be denying something that is easy to demonstrate. It would be like saying that they do not believe in gravity.