"... many scientist were Christians ..."
You said,
Being a Christian is not a barrier to being a Scientist, merely an impediment. From post number 24.
After my post with Christian scientist (# 44) I gave a sarcastic remark of how it must have hindered their discoveries based upon your remark.
You said,
In truth, I fear you do not, for that was not my point.
So it is difficult to understand your point as it sure reads that way
Initially, my post was meant as humor, but there is a grain of truth to it as well.
Many alleged Christians disparage science, in the manner of your ridiculing the assertions of the article. You should be aware that the lesson, "There are none so blind as those who will not see." applies to Christians, as well as Pharisees.
Too many wilfully ignore clear evidence, prefering to assume the truth of ancient writings, over recent sightings.
They are not supposed to conflict. If you find the ways and rules of existence to be in conflict, it is because you are confused about one or the other.
Hence I had said "Big Bang" equals "Let there be Light." No conflict.
Your examination of the distances involved does not give appreciation for the lesson of the Cepheid variables. If you wish to overlay a religious view on scientific data, you must have a clear familiarity with both, or the attempt is a mockery.
Science advances by clear, repeatable, demonstrable analysis. Religious values transmogrify over time to whatever survives. There is often revolution, as well as revelation, in each.