Christians who attempt to use science or politics to advance their
faith are labeled foolish.

I realize not all creationists believe the "young earth" theory, but
most or at least many do. Asked why we see celestial objects whose
parallax indicates the light from them originated millions of years
ago, one creationist said (I'm paraphrasing), "God created the universe
with the light already coming toward us." That's science?

Want to advance your faith? I'd suggest living like Martin Luther King
or Jimmy Carter. Indeed, I think that's the biblical position.