Evolution vs. Creationism

A classic battle in American politics has always been between the creation or evolution of the world.
Since the Scopes trial, the religious right (Christian fundamentalist movement), has had its hands full in trying to implement Creationism also being taught in schools. Whether for better or worse, there has been no success with the Supreme Court in this plan.
The reasons for American rejection of Darwin's evolution theory are many. It has always been part of American understanding that God and evolution just cannot coexist. Some are starting to combine the two, with the stance that perhaps God started everything and then took a laissez-faire policy.
Perhaps for there to really be peace between science and religion, people need to realize that science is not always a threat. Personally, I see scientists as rationalists with poor reasoning. They claim to want concrete proof without the presence of faith. Unfortunately they would be hard pressed to find any decision or action taken without the involvement of faith. Whether that be faith in a diving being or personal motto, is besides the point. Faith is an integral part of everyone's life.
Another point is that science and religion both need one another. Science can provide the proof for how things work. For example, Issac Newton could say the apple fell on his head, but he could never say why. And that is frankly what religion does. It answers the question of why? And it answers is with God.