I find it perfectly compatible. But then I happen to know that the word "faith" in the new testament means "assurance based on a track record" or "forensic evid

I find it perfectly compatible. But then I happen to know that the word "faith" in the new testament means "assurance based on a track record" or "forensic evidence." It does not mean "blind belief in nonsense" or ignoring evidence. See here: http://www.tektonics.org/whatis/whatfaith.html http://www.tektonics.org/whatis/whatfaith.html