teraberry Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 My boys just went through Mike Snavely's "Evolution or Creation" book, which teaches that the earth is about 6,000 years old. Today we were looking at Story of the World (Ancient Times) and it says that the nomads were around about 7,000 years ago. I find both authors reasonably trust-worthy, and I'm not very well-read on the subject to know what the right answer is. Anyone have input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 How old is the earth? The only answer you'll find everyone will agree on is this: Very ;) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 My boys just went through Mike Snavely's "Evolution or Creation" book, which teaches that the earth is about 6,000 years old. Today we were looking at Story of the World (Ancient Times) and it says that the nomads were around about 7,000 years ago. I find both authors reasonably trust-worthy, and I'm not very well-read on the subject to know what the right answer is. Anyone have input? It depends on whether you're interested in scientific evidence, or faith. Based on science, it's about 4.5 billion years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Somewhere between 6,000 and 4.5 billion years old. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 My boys just went through Mike Snavely's "Evolution or Creation" book, which teaches that the earth is about 6,000 years old. Today we were looking at Story of the World (Ancient Times) and it says that the nomads were around about 7,000 years ago. I find both authors reasonably trust-worthy, and I'm not very well-read on the subject to know what the right answer is. Anyone have input? You aren't going to find agreement on this. I'm an Old-Earth Creationist, but I know many people who are Young-Earth Creationists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Story of the World sidesteps the issue by never commenting on how old the world is. I believe that the world is about 4.5 billion years old. If your religious tradition suggests the world is much younger than this, then you might want to ask your minister for his or her views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 How old is the earth? The only answer you'll find everyone will agree on is this: Very ;) Rosie :lol::lol: :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Somewhere between 6,000 and 4.5 billion years old. ;) LOL! :lol: I like that. I believe in Creation which puts the earth at around 6,000 years old. This is what I teach my kids...but I also tell them that scientists have other theories and they believe the world is much older. We used a book called "Dinosaurs of Eden" and really got some great biblical insight on how the earth could be much younger than Scientists speculate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingM Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 My boys just went through Mike Snavely's "Evolution or Creation" book, which teaches that the earth is about 6,000 years old. Today we were looking at Story of the World (Ancient Times) and it says that the nomads were around about 7,000 years ago. I find both authors reasonably trust-worthy, and I'm not very well-read on the subject to know what the right answer is. Anyone have input? Billions of years old. No reputable scientist believes otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alegnab Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 visit Answers in Genesis. Their site is a gold mine of support for Biblical creationism. They have free online videos at their site. They also offer a free audio or video download each week. I believe it's around 6000 years old. I'm fairly sure that SWB believes some form of evolution (theistic evolution or progressive creationism), although she believes that God ultimately is responsible. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 We need an "potential for explosion" symbol to tag these threads with LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 i also believe the earth is about 6,000 years old. you don't need to talk to your pastor though ...there are books and resources you can actually read that support this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 ohhh geez.... Momma duck, you are so right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Somewhere between 6,000 and 4.5 billion years old. ;) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I believe in Creation which puts the earth at around 6,000 years old. There are many Creationists who *do not* subscribe to the idea of a 6,000 year old earth. resources: http://www.nwcreation.net/ageold.html http://www.answersincreation.org/ commentary on the debate: http://www.sonlight.com/young_or_old_earth.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Somewhere between 6,000 and 4.5 billion years old. ;) :iagree: My boys have learned theories from each side supporting their side. I don't care much which they believe, I just care that they know the science behind each. (Both sides are supported by reputable scientists... but each side will tell you differently! :D ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairnmama Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Billions of years old. No reputable scientist believes otherwise. Pick up a copy of The Greatest Hoax on Earth? Refuting Dawkins on Evolution by Jonathan Sarfati PhD FM and you will see that the above statement is entirely false. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 :lurk5: wait, I'm going to need wine for this--maybe beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kates Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 That's kind of a "can of worms" question... The truth is, we don't know. Young-earth creation (of which there is evidence, but no solid proof) sets it at about 6,000 years old; neo-Darwinian evolution (of which there is evidence, some of which contradicts itself since the theory itself sort of evolves when new evidence is found, but no solid proof) sets it at about 4.5 billion years. Old-earth creation places it somewhere in-between. To say that science solidly places it at x number of years, just isn't science - at least not the science that makes microwave ovens and chemical reactions. There's a difference between practical science and origin science. Both sides of origin science are based on both scientific evidence and worldview, and both sides interpret the facts differently. Since neither evolution nor creation is something that can be observed, tested, or proven, we just don't know. Both sides will say the other is skewed by their worldview. To a point, they're both probably right. I've heard scientists from both sides (and those who are somewhere in the middle) admit that their interpretation of the facts is at least somewhat based on the context of what they think is true. I don't know too many evolutionists that are willing to consider young-earth creation as an option, and I don't know too many creationists that look for evidence to support macro-evolution. So, the debate goes on. And I know there are folks that will blast me for saying so, but it's what any honest scientist would say - this is what I believe based on ________, but the truth is we don't know for sure. We can only make our best guess and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 There are many Creationists who *do not* subscribe to the idea of a 6,000 year old earth. definitely true. there are many christians that do not subscribe to a young earth theory. not to mention, the countless other faiths that believe in their own version of creation & how the earth came about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 All the "scientific evidence" doesn't really convince me on the age of the earth. How many times throughout history have scientists been proven to be way off on their thinking? In the 25 years that I've been a mom, they can't even decide something as simple as whether a baby should sleep on his back, stomach or side! LOL No one was there when the earth was formed. A lot of dating techniques are questionable. It's all speculation as far as I'm concerned. That said, i believe God's account in Genesis. His Word is all I know to be true. I'm hoping when we get to heaven, we'll find out all the details. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 :lurk5: wait, I'm going to need wine for this--maybe beer. Maybe a nice aged wine. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 maybe the OP was just looking for a more specific 'young earth creationist' answer? i just wonder because she mentioned two diff books with two diff numbers - but both numbers are 'young'..... teraberry? care to clarify? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Maybe a nice aged wine. :D :lol: cabernet? Put your feet up and I'll pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 There are many Creationists who *do not* subscribe to the idea of a 6,000 year old earth :iagree: Me, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 We need an "potential for explosion" symbol to tag these threads with LOL! :iagree: That's about what I thought when I read this thread title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 :lol: cabernet? Put your feet up and I'll pour. Love cabernet! Have a glass for me; I'm pregnant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Love cabernet! Have a glass for me; I'm pregnant. A good apple cider for you, then? I'll put it in a wine glass, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I believe the earth is God's creation. I believe the Genesis account. However, in the scriptures, there are examples of a day being several different time periods. Scientific evidence shows that the days happened as the Bible account says as well as were long periods of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 interesting dates on the OP's previous posts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 A good apple cider for you, then? I'll put it in a wine glass, too. Wonderful! Cider works...especially if it's in a wine glass ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Wonderful! Cider works...especially if it's in a wine glass ;) just don't post it on facebook. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 just don't post it on facebook. ;) *snerk* if I had a mouthful, it would have been on the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Story of the World sidesteps the issue by never commenting on how old the world is. I believe that the world is about 4.5 billion years old. If your religious tradition suggests the world is much younger than this, then you might want to ask your minister for his or her views. Can someone please clone this answer for every time this debate begins. Short, simple and to the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 just don't post it on facebook. ;) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 As old as dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 just don't post it on facebook. ;) :lol: By the way OP, I believe the earth is *very* old - I have no problem with the 4.5 billion year theory. I am not a Christian, though I do believe in some kind of "divine spark." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I did not read 4 pages of responses so if this topic has veered into religious debate just ignore me. Personally I believe Earth was made millions of years ago after God set off the big bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I did not read 4 pages of responses so if this topic has veered into religious debate just ignore me. Personally I believe Earth was made millions of years ago after God set off the big bang. Not yet, we're having preemptive drinks in case. :D What would you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Not yet, we're having preemptive drinks in case. :D What would you like? Margarita, of course. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Billions of years. I am old earth creationist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Love cabernet! Have a glass for me; I'm pregnant. Hey, did I already know that or is this new information? Either way, congratulations. Is this number 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 just don't post it on facebook. ;) :lol::lol::lol: As old as dirt. Hence the debate. :tongue_smilie::D I'm popping open a bottled B&J margarita, which is not old. ...Since we like to use primary documents for study...if you believe the bible you can use the creation story. However, as someone (Pamela?) pointed out how long is a "day" in Genesis. Then you can debate whether the creation story is true or not. then....oh, never mind, I'm not articulate enough to debate it. Bottom line is, even as a person of faith, it doesn't interfere with my relationship with God (the Christian one) if I believe the earth is 6k years or billions of years. But that also can be a sticking point....oh, never mind....off to get that margarita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 There are many reputable scientists who believe the earth is young. Billions of years old. No reputable scientist believes otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 ....oh, never mind....off to get that margarita. I'll join you in the kitchen. I really don't want or need to get sucked into this one. Hey someone should set up a poll. Will this thread: reach 10 pages reach 10-20 pages reach over 20 pages get locked get deleted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingM Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 There are many reputable scientists who believe the earth is young. If they think the earth is young, they're not reputable now, are they. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I'll join you in the kitchen. I really don't want or need to get sucked into this one. Hey someone should set up a poll. Will this thread: reach 10 pages reach 10-20 pages reach over 20 pages get locked get deleted I vote over 20 pages. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 If they think the earth is young, they're not reputable now, are they. ;) While you and I may agree, to be fair that is simply an opinion. I have heard the same thing about scientists who believe/do not believe in global warming/cooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 We need an "potential for explosion" symbol to tag these threads with LOL! :D It's October, people, can't we just argue about Halloween like usual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 :lol: :D It's October, people, can't we just argue about Halloween like usual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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