However, the church accepts as valid all scientifically verifiable discoveries in geology and other natural phenomena, for we firmly believe that God is the Creator." The American Association of University Professors later investigated and filed a report finding that Colling's rights as a professor were violated when Bowling placed the concerns of the denomination which ran the school above so-called principles of academic freedom.
The church accepts scientifically verified knowledge in geology and other fields, while maintaining its belief in a divine Creator. Nonetheless, this acceptance does not preclude the importance of academic freedom, which was allegedly undermined by the school's denomination when it gave precedence to its concerns over scholarly pursuits.