Galileo and Darwin
Exactly, that is because they blindly followed the teaching of some religious leader who said this is the way it is ... Instead of following their faith ... There is nothing in the teachings of Jesus Christ that ever said anything other than how to treat other people and God.

again big difference in religion and faith ...

Science works to unlock the mysteries of the physical world .. you are right and every step it takes makes my faith stronger. And many other scientists also. Scientists like all people also have a wide range of beliefs, from non belief to strong belief .. that free will thing is kinda important. Science however, to some has become a religion just as destructive as any others can be. It all depends on the person