The young-earth arguments are flawed but they sound like they are glorifying God. The clergy generally lack scientific knowledge and are easily convinced of the young-earth beliefs. Naturalistic science claims on the one hand that science says nothing about the existence of God, while on the other hand it is claimed there is nothing for a creator to do. All things can be explained without invoking a god. The sad thing is this is not true but admitting otherwise it is feared would give credence to the young earth beliefs.
Naturalistic evolution holds an educational monopoly in our public schools.
The founders of this country to prevent the formation of an official church under government control wisely instituted separation of church and state. It was not intended that we eliminate God. In their pure form, Christianity and science are interested in the same thing - the truth. Many Christian scientists struggle daily between the facts of the universe and the tradition they are told they must accept because of their faith. Many unbelievers never come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ because they cannot settle the differences between the traditional interpretation of Genesis and the universe God has created.