Common Scientific Misunderstandings of Young Earth Creationists
Saturday, October 27th, 2007
I previously discussed an example of how Young Earth Creationists often discard scientific evidence, due to their preconceived notions regarding a young earth. However, their rejection of scientific discovery is not a rejection of the scientific method per se. Or at least they do not mean it to be. After all, Christians who argue theology are quite familiar with the idea of making arguments, supporting them with evidence, and revisiting their arguments when new evidence arises. In fact, they do this all the time when it comes to eschatology (end time prophecy). Yet, they seem to have blinders on when it comes to the scientific pursuit of understanding the earth’s past.
I would respect a YEC Christian who argues for his views in the following manner: …