In this chapter, we will examine the most common scientific arguments for an old earth.
In this chapter we will examine the nature and role of science, as well as the ability and limitations of scientific dating methods.
If they are to be consistent, old-earth creationists are forced to believe in a local flood. Can they provide adequate responses to the prosecution’s case?
Often overlooked in the debate between old-earth creationists and young-earth creationists is the biblical account of the Flood.
The previous chapter looked at some of the attempts made by old-earthers to respond to young-earth biblical arguments. This time we will direct our attention to their theological arguments.
Several well-known evangelical leaders have offered arguments against young-earth creationism. It is surprising to see the very inadequate responses from otherwise brilliant men.
Welcome to the trial of the century, or better, the trial of the last three centuries.
With the resurgence of young-earth creationism in recent decades, the debate over the age of the earth and the proper hermeneutical approach to Genesis has intensified within evangelical circles.
Young-earth creationists and old-earth creationists have been debating their respective positions for two centuries.
Recommended reading on astronomy, geology, apologetics, and more.
Finding evidence of the Curse outside our planet is not as easy as you might think.
The Apostle Peter was emphatic that every Christian needs to be ready to defend the faith.
Like all evolutionists, Darwin had to assume the truth of the Bible in order to argue against the truth of the Bible.
How long does it take light to reach the earth? “Instantly!” declares a new creationist theory.
A number of Christians have tried to answer this question. Unfortunately, not all of those answers have been as cogent as we might hope. Some answers make very little sense at all.
Headlines over the weekend boldly proclaimed that we are not alone in the universe. This assertion relies upon reports that a NASA scientist has discovered tiny fossils of alien life in a meteorite.
If other stars had planets, what would they look like?
Dr. Lisle responds to feedback concerning his recent paper on the distant starlight problem.
Based on typical news reports, you would assume that the cause of global warming is obvious—coal and burning gasoline. But we should look closer at a more obvious source of fluctuation.
“If an unbeliever were truly standing on a worldview that did not borrow from Christianity, then he would not be bothered by its inconsistency and arbitrariness.”
A reader accuses Dr. Jason Lisle, AiG–U.S., of attempting to cover up the scientific consensus. As Dr. Lisle shows, however, the critic missed the point of the article.
Some evolutionists have stated that creationists cannot be real scientists.
Calling Dr. Jason Lisle, AiG–U.S., incompetent or a liar, a critic blasts the two key evidences of a young universe. But, as Dr. Lisle explains, the critic has not done his research.
Interestingly, the big bang has a major light-travel problem of its own.
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