That Evidence that the Earth is Young

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A lot of young-earth creationists claim that there is loads of evidence that the earth is less then 10,000 years old.

so... bring it.
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The past doesn't exist, only the present exists, according to science.

Age is defined as the time passed between the start of its existence and the present, and since the present is the present, Earth is 0 years old.

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The past doesn't exist, only the present exists, according to science.
[Citation Needed]

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Just look at this debate. I am writing an argument about it now.

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@Intelligence_06
"If you think you understand quantum mechanicsyou don't understand quantum mechanics."

-Richard Feynman

I think that quote applies spectacularly here.
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The bible is the inerrant word of God. What more evidence is needed?
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@dustryder
Firstly, I'm a Christian (and an old-earth creationist). If you want to see why Young-earth creationism is unbiblical I suggest  going to this video here: 

Secondly, when I wanted evidence it was implied that you would give scientific evidence.
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Using a fallacy of ignorance does not deny that this is true.
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No, I'm saying you don't know what you're talking about, or more specifically - that you don't understand quantum mechanics.
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@Intelligence_06
Having looked at your debate, and you syllogism, I'll just note that most syllogisms allow non sequitur arguments to be considered logical, to wit;

P1 Camels walk
P2 Birds fly
C Therefore, butterflies swim.

It's simple A + B = C, but your elements must truly add up, and it is too easy to proposes elements that do not, such as your R1 argument's syllogism.


That light has traveled 9 billion years, so says NASA. Your argument of "no past" is simply too simplistic because all depends on a point of view. Who's view?