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Quick facts on age estimation

If Evolution by natural processes from “amoeba” to man is possible, as Evolutionists maintain, it would undoubtedly require billions of years to accomplish. A younger universe would make Evolution even more impossible.
Some age estimation methods seem to indicate Earth is extremely old. Many other processes appear to indicate it is much younger.
There is no scientific method that can positively prove Earth is very old—or relatively young. Absolute proof of an old Earth would require billions of years of on-site measurements and observations.

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Evolutionary age

According to Evolutionists, what is the age of the Earth and universe?

Dating methods

OLD AGE METHODS—What evidences are used to support the idea of a multiple billions of years old Earth?
YOUNG EARTH—What are some of the evidences for a young Earth?
RADIOACTIVE AGE ESTIMATION METHODS—Do they prove the Earth is billions of years old?
CARBON-14 DATING—How accurate is it?
Learn how Carbon-14 is used for dating once-living organisms and what the limitations to this process are.
How can light get to us from stars which are millions of light years away in a universe which the Bible claims is only thousands of years old?
Interesting explanations are reviewed in this discussion on how science and the Bible may correspond to one another.
Was there a “Big Bang”?

What does the Bible say?

Is the Bible clear about the age of the Earth and universe?
Did God take billions of years for creation, or was God actually referring to a literal 24-hour time-period in reference to each, individual creation day?
4TH DAY—Was the fourth day of creation twenty-four hours long?
Creation of the sun, moon, and stars.
6TH DAY—Could all of the events recorded on the 6th day of creation really have taken place during a normal, 24-hour-type day?
Adam and the naming of the animals.
24-HOUR DAYS—Does the Hebrew text really refer to 24-hour periods in the Creation week?
What are some of the implications of believing in day-age theories?
BIBLICAL IMPORTANCE—Is the age of the Earth a “trivial” doctrinal point?
Many Christians today fail to see the importance of believing in a literal interpretation of the Genesis Creation account. Don’t be fooled—this issue is of great importance to Bible believing Christians, and this answer helps to explain why.
THEISTIC EVOLUTION—Is it biblical?
Does theistic evolution fit with the Bible? What effects can the adoption of theistic evolution cause for those who accept it?
PROGRESSIVE CREATIONISM—Is it a viable option?
Progressive creationism is becoming very popular among evangelical Christian. Find out what progressive creationism is and whether it holds the key to harmonizing theology and science.
PROGRESSIVE CREATIONISM—Who is Hugh Ross and what does he teach?
Many people have heard of Hugh Ross and his ministry and have asked ChristianAnswers.Net about him. The following is a short summary of key teachings.

“Gap” Theory

GAP THEORY—What is it? And is it a good theory?
Origin of the theory. Problems.
GAP THEORY—Is it an acceptable way to harmonize the Bible and the geologic record?
Discussion of the biblical and logical problems with the “Gap Theory,” also called the Ruin-and-Reconstruction theory. It is used by some Christians in an attempt to harmonize the Bible, the geologic record and long ages.