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| − | The idea of a '''Young Earth''' states that, based on [[Bible|biblical]] timelines and [[genealogy|genealogies]], the [[Earth|planet]] on which we live is roughly 6,000 | + | [[File:Blue Marble.jpg|thumbnail|right|176px|[[Earth]] ]] |
| + | The idea of a '''Young Earth''' states that, based on [[Bible|biblical]] timelines and [[genealogy|genealogies]], the [[Earth|planet]] on which we live is roughly between 6,000 and 10,000 years old. This is in opposition to the view held by most mainstream [[scientist]]s that the Earth is on the order of roughly 4.5 billion years old. Unlike the old earth theory, the young earth theory does not assume constancy. Rather, it accounts for unusual events (such as a [[global flood]]). See also: [[Young earth creationism]] | ||
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| + | The vast majority of Christians throughout history have believed in the factuality of a young earth, based on the genealogies of Scripture.<ref>Turpin, Simon (December 29, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/reviews/articles/response-age-earth-plea-geo-chronological-non-dogmatism/ A Response to “The Age of the Earth: A Plea for Geo-Chronological Non-Dogmatism”]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> See: [[Early Christianity]] and [[History of Christianity]] | ||
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| + | [[Image:Stbasil.jpg|center|thumb|270px|[[Saint Basil]] was one of the early [[church fathers]] who indicated that the earth was about 6,000 years old.]] | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Young Earth Creationism]] for a list of evidences for a young Earth | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
| + | *[https://creation.com/age-of-the-earth Age of the earth -101 evidences for a young earth and universe] by [[Creation Ministries International]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Creationism]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:27, December 2, 2025
The idea of a Young Earth states that, based on biblical timelines and genealogies, the planet on which we live is roughly between 6,000 and 10,000 years old. This is in opposition to the view held by most mainstream scientists that the Earth is on the order of roughly 4.5 billion years old. Unlike the old earth theory, the young earth theory does not assume constancy. Rather, it accounts for unusual events (such as a global flood). See also: Young earth creationism
The vast majority of Christians throughout history have believed in the factuality of a young earth, based on the genealogies of Scripture.[1] See: Early Christianity and History of Christianity
Saint Basil was one of the early church fathers who indicated that the earth was about 6,000 years old.
See also
- Young Earth Creationism for a list of evidences for a young Earth
References
- ↑ Turpin, Simon (December 29, 2016). A Response to “The Age of the Earth: A Plea for Geo-Chronological Non-Dogmatism”. Answers in Genesis. Retrieved December 31, 2016.