On Sun, 26 Jan 2003 09:49:07 +0000, Ron Clarke wrote: > Hi Folks,
> On Sat, 25 Jan 2003 18:42:11 +0100 (CET), [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Richard Menedetter) > wrote: >> PS: C14 ... I know that there is a relatively big error swing. >> But it is small enough to distinguish between > 1 million years (claimed by >> scientists) and < 10.000 years claimed by the bible. (creation of the earth) >> And there are other proofs, like distribution of some uran and oxygen >> isotopes. > Exactly ! > However, I know some will choose "faith" over science, so this is one > debate that will change nobody's mind. > Enjoy ! > Regards, > Ron The current prevailing scientific calculations on the age of the earth have determined that it is about three to four billion years old. Most biblical literalists believe that the earth is just 6009 years old. This belief is based on the calculations of Bishop James Usher, Archbishop of Armagh, Ireland (1581-1636), who deduced through his interpretations of the Bible that the earth was created in 4004 BCE. To many of those who do not accept the deductions of Bishop Usher, the belief is known as "The Young Earth Theory". Many folks who live in my area believe in the theory of Bishop Usher. I have perused several books which make a quite serious attempt to support the theory. It may greatly surprise many of you to know that some of these books were written and published just a very few years ago. Also there are some religious organizations that are currently producing "educational" films presenting and upholding the Young Earth Theory. The books and the films are part of the curricula of some Christian schools in my area. Many parents around here send their children to the private Christian schools instead of to the public schools because they disagree with what is being taught in the public schools, especially with regard to science. The Christian schools have developed their own kind of "science". They call it "Creation Science". To me, Creation Science is a religious belief system based on faith, not science. Sam Heywood -- This mail was written by user of The Arachne Browser: http://browser.arachne.cz/
