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- noun Belief that the
universe and theEarth are 6,000 to 10,000 years old as inferred from a literal interpretation of theOld Testament .
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What you're describing is 'Young Earth Creationism', based on an acceptance of Biblical Literalism.
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...
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This is not true even in the extreme case of biblical literalism such as Young Earth Creationism which posits the sudden creation of all existence, and of course life, just around 6,000 years ago.
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This view of history is known in Evangelical circles as "Young Earth Creationism" and in the Scientific Community as "Completely Fucking Retarded."
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I've made it clear that I have sympathy for the position known derisively by many as 'Young Earth Creationism'.
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I've made it clear that I have sympathy for the position known derisively by many as 'Young Earth Creationism'.
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I've made it clear that I have sympathy for the position known derisively by many as 'Young Earth Creationism'.
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I've made it clear that I have sympathy for the position known derisively by many as 'Young Earth Creationism'.
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For a responsible discussion of the young-earth position, its strengths and weaknesses, consult: John Mark Reynolds, "Young Earth Creationism,"
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I've made it clear that I have sympathy for the position known derisively by many as 'Young Earth Creationism'.
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For a responsible discussion of the young-earth position, its strengths and weaknesses, consult: John Mark Reynolds, "Young Earth Creationism,"
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