Is the bible the only reason to conclude the earth is 6,000 years old?

[Wiccan_Child]

Good point, but if crop circles were indeed made by aliens (or demons), wouldn't parsimony become a blind spot?

I don't think so, as it doesn't say we should completely ignore possibilities like aliens or demons. Parsimony doesn't say "I am right, ignore the rest!", it says "I'm probably right, but I might not be. Get more evidence".

Besides, isn't KJVo a bigger blind spot, as if it's wrong, it blinds you to that possibility?

 

[Split Rock]

Good point, but if crop circles were indeed made by aliens (or demons), wouldn't parsimony become a blind spot?

This is the basis for Special Pleading arguments. When it comes to "X" we should consider supernatural/ alien/ wee folk/ etc. cause, or else we "miss out" on the right answer.

 

[AV1611VET]

This is the basis for Special Pleading arguments.

You're the one who said, "other than the Bible" in your OP.

What's with the special "pleading accusation" now?

How about you give us a list of what you will consider as an acceptable answer to crop circles?

 

[lewiscalledhimmaster]

Besides, isn't KJVo a bigger blind spot, as if it's wrong, it blinds you to that possibility?

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[lewiscalledhimmaster]

Is there any reason to conclude that the earth is only 6,000 years old, other than the bible?

The Bible?