The problem, of course, is that your average young earth creationist would look at these conclusions and say “Well, yes. They are all wrong” without really understanding the implications of that statement. Even young earth creationists like Todd Wood admit that it all hinges on how Genesis is read. Since Genesis 1-11 can only be read one way, then the science must be wrong. It just has to be.
If geology, astronomy, biology, etc. are at least somewhat on target, then the earth is old and creation science is a ridiculous mass of delusion, slander, and error. If the earth is young, then geology, astronomy, biology, etc. are fundamentally wrong and creation science is a ridiculous mass of delusion, slander, and error. Creation science places its own traditions above God's commands of honesty, and as such is incompatible with biblical faith.
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