I ended up a few credit hours away from finishing a bible degree, and in the introductory biblical interpretation class the first thing the professor said was “it doesn’t matter whether genesis is talking about a literal 7 days or a figurative 7 days” the bible is still the inspired word of god. And that “everyone interprets, don’t trust anyone who tells you ‘I’m just reading what’s written’” Which would have been good to hear earlier but still very valuable.

I’d argue that reconciling christian faith with modern science requires an understanding and interpretation of the bible that’s significantly different than a huge percent of christians today would recognize. Still, all the best to you. Being able to believe in an afterlife and a personally involved higher power certainly has its appeal.