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Basically pulling an Obama (Thanks Calminian!)
I suspect the last sentence explains why you believe YEC fits the observed data much better than evolution, in fact YEC does fit the data better than the YEC straw man version of evolution or the straw man of 'uniformitarian' geology. But the evidence of radiometric dating fits an old earth not YEC one, and there is no evidence of the massive change in in decay rates that YEC needs to make the evidence fit their model, nor is there any explanation how the excess heat from their rapid decay escaped without vapourising the planet.laptoppop said:Actually, most YEC's like me are not expecting "science" to change. Each scientist must make up their own mind. I just believe that the geologic and fossil record, etc. are much more consistent with a young earth, global flood interpretation than they are an evolutionary one. In terms of competing theories or models, I believe YEC fits the observed data much better than evolution -- even without including any reference to any Scripture. Sure, I believe that the Scripture is true -- but I also believe that truth can hold its own against any level of examination.
Disagreement in science, and reasonable discourse is normal and key to moving forward. Truth in science is not dependant on a popularity contest, but rather by rational investigation and discussion of the evidence. Yes, as a Christian, the Scriptures are a crucial piece of evidence, but even outside that context I believe a catastropic view of this planet's history is much more consistent with the evidence than a uniformatarian view.
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The evidence from astronomy is that galaxies are very far away, and the distances have been measured by different methods including triangulation. Nor is there any evidence for the change in light speed that would explain how their light got to earth in 6000 years.
I do not know of anybody who thinks the evidence points to a young earth whose main influence is not religious. Unless people have religious reasons for thinking otherwise, the evidence points clearly to a very ancient planet and an even older universe.
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