eventually, science will point to god

This idea-- that science will eventually point to God-- perfectly demonstrates a misunderstanding of the function of science. Science relies on the scientific method. In this scheme, one observes his or her environment. Based on such observation, one generates a hypothesis, which incorporates the behavior exhibited by the observed phenomenon. At any time a new observation does not align with the hypothesis, or a prediction suggested by the hypothesis does not prove reliable (including "God of the gap" patches), the hypothesis is updated or discarded. This method, developed to its modern standard during the Scientific Revolution in the 1600s, is the sole reason why we enjoy countless technological luxuries today and, more importantly, why we can begin to fathom and understand the awesomeness of our Universe. It is self-correcting, neutral, and never requires faith.

Again, I understand that you are not anti-science or anti-technology. But my point is this: the scientific method defines the pursuit of modern science. The antithesis of this approach is to make conclusions first and then seek out observations that suggest its validity. Such methods, thrown out by science, explain how pseudo-scientists can "scientifically" conclude that the Earth is only 6000 years old, or that intelligent design offers a superior description of our evolutionary history, or that the Earth is the center of the Universe (yes, this theory was pushed by religion / politics, not science). It also explains why radical groups such as the Westboro Baptist Church can cite the Bible as the justification for their actions-- they hold troubling views and have at their disposable 30,000 verses to use (at their discretion) as evidence.

When conclusions or assumptions prelude science, it enables one's personal passions, beliefs, hopes, and politics to inspire the science. This is not science-- it is a tool used to further the agenda of the vested individual or group.