Canopy theory ?

[RichardT]

Are there any alternatives to this theory in Young Earth Creationism ? If so , can you tell me ?

 

[Donkeytron]

Are there any alternatives to this theory in Young Earth Creationism ? If so , can you tell me ?

Reality perhaps?

 

[RichardT]

Reality perhaps?

i'm talking about in Young Earth Creationism... Not the Uniformitarian belief...

 

[The Lady Kate]

Are there any alternatives to this theory in Young Earth Creationism ? If so , can you tell me ?

Say "Goddidit" and toss the whole thing.

 

[RichardT]

Say "Goddidit" and toss the whole thing.

 

[gluadys]

Are there any alternatives to this theory in Young Earth Creationism ? If so , can you tell me ?

Best try out this question in the Creationist sub-forum. I know not all YECs subscribe to it, but since I am not YEC, I don't know what alternatives are offered within this framework.

 

[shernren]

I assume you know why most Creationists avoid canopy theory: because to read Genesis 1 consistently with modern science the "waters above the heavens" must be a layer of water at the edge of the observable universe and "the heavens" refer to outer space.

The alternative theories I know of are:

1. That Earth ran into a patch of interstellar water and got drenched.
2. Hydroplate theory: Earth was originally created with a layer of water underneath a "cap" of granite worldwide, and when the Flood occurred the water broke loose.
3. Runaway subduction: I only know this as a name; I'm not sure what it involves (pseudo)scientifically.
4. Goddidit-too-bad-for-those-faithless-geologists.

And then of course there's the whole "local Flood-global myth" idea but I'm assuming that's not what you want.

 

[RichardT]

oh... I never knew there was a creationist subforum ...