I'm reading a book right now about scientific theories that are both proven, yet oppose each other (Theory of relativity & quantum mechanics), and how the fact that they don't 'agree' is a mystery and a challenge for scientists....and how it means there is more to understand. It's amazing.

I don't see why the same can't be true for religion.

Anyone who thinks that the bible, as it was written, is true fact is a close minded (in my very humble opinion).