According to history, both science and Christians believed the world was flat a few years ago. Now, both science and Christians have adapted their world view to incorporate the concept that the earth is a sphere. The data is the data. The theories we create are inspired by the data.
Teaching theories as fact leaves us with smaller theories and missed opportunities. True scientists are always looking for more data and better theories.
Christians should feel safe embracing science. Science only continuously proves that God is amazing and incredible. Science can only enhance our understanding of how God performed his creation and miracles.