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| − | Gap | + | The '''Gap theory''' or '''Gap creationism''' is the idea that there was an indeterminate "gap" between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. During this gap the surface of the [[Earth]] was destroyed by a battle between [[God]] and [[Lucifer]]. |
| − | The [[dinosaur]]s were also destroyed at this time and their remains | + | The [[dinosaur]]s were also destroyed at this time and their fossil remains are those that are found to this day. |
| − | + | Many [[Christian]]s believe that following the gap a six-day creation took place. Others hold more to a view of [[Progressive Creationism]]. | |
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| + | As a theory which attempts to harmonise the age of the earth with that promoted by [[naturalism|naturalistic]] scientists, it is preferred by some Christians, although has largely fallen out of favour in recent times. | ||
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Revision as of 03:11, April 16, 2008
The Gap theory or Gap creationism is the idea that there was an indeterminate "gap" between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. During this gap the surface of the Earth was destroyed by a battle between God and Lucifer.
The dinosaurs were also destroyed at this time and their fossil remains are those that are found to this day.
Many Christians believe that following the gap a six-day creation took place. Others hold more to a view of Progressive Creationism.
As a theory which attempts to harmonise the age of the earth with that promoted by naturalistic scientists, it is preferred by some Christians, although has largely fallen out of favour in recent times.