Since there are no explainable (proven) scientific methods, it seems that all theories require some faith

Well stated!

What differentiates the two sides of the argument is that the Scientific Method proponents are perfectly willing to state that evolution, or relativity, or string theory, or [insert doctrine of your choice here] IS a theory, pending more evidence to either prove it or disprove it; while the Religion proponents seem to take the attitude that "...see? You can't conclusively verify your theory, so that proves that God did it."

It is disheartening to me when people [certainly not Jeff, in this case!] seem unable to differentiate between the concepts of proof and faith.

tanstaafl.