Not only is this statement untrue by virtue of the fact there are thousands of theories, but also by virtue of the fact there are no empirical rules for determining which of two theories capable of interpreting and applying the data is more worthy of certitude.
To infer intelligent design from the presence of organized matter performing a specific function is not "entirely religious." Such an inference does not lead to the establishment of the Roman Catholic Church or even the Christian Church of Organized Matter. It may have religious implications for a good many people, but so what? Is it an absolute necessity for science to discard data just because it might have religious implications? Not if science is going to be objective.
You haven't a clue regarding anything in science. You haven't even made it past the first step.