Old Earth Creationism is a broad term that encompasses several schools of thought with regard to Creationism. Unlike Young Earth creationists, who believe that the Earth was created less than 10,000 years ago, Old Earth creationists accept scientific evidence that the world is older. Old Earth creationists use different theories to explain how the world can be so old, if it was also created by God through Genesis.
Fast FactsReligious Tolerance: [http://www.religioustolerance.org/oldearth.htm 19 indicators of a 4.5 million-year-old Earth,
with rebuttals based on creation science
- Scientific evidence suggests that the Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago
- Young Earth creationists believe that the Earth is 6,000-10,000 years old
- Old Earth creationists accept dinosaurs, mountains and tree rings as historical evidence
- Some creationists argue that God created the universe with a history
- Young creationists refuse to assume that the speed of light and nuclear decay are constant
Schools of Thought
The two main schools of thought for creationists are Gap creationism and Progressive creationism. Gap theorists posit that there was a temporal gap between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. Progressive theorists rebuke evolution with their belief that God created life gradually.
Old Earth Creationism Variations
Old Earth Creationism Blogs and Commentaries
Wired Blog Network: Evolution Not 'Just a Theory', and Yes, Huckabee It Does Matter (January 8, 2008)
Bible Forums: Evolution of Creationism?
Bible Forums: Creationism vs Evolution
The Washington Independent: Arkansas Teachers Avoided Evolution Under Huckabee (January 23, 2008)
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