Albert Einstein had a saying: "Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted, counts". The scientific method is all about creating a hypothesis, testing it against measurable or observable quantities, and refining it. I don't think there needs to be any conflict with faith/religion per se; but do see conflict with dogma. IMO, dogma gets in the way of faith. (If I went on further this would be banished to the Dog House!)