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 In spite of all the claims and counter claims concerning the creation and the age of this
planet - whether one emphasizs the extreme views of the evolutionist long with other scientists (billions of years) or the very narrow concept of certain creationists (six or
seven thousand years) - the simple fact remains the same: on one, other than the Creator, Himself, really knows. However, we hasten to add that there is an alternative position
flowing from a sound Scriptural foundation which could be a catalyst for reconciliation for both camps. On the one hand, the alternative position opens up not just the immediate
context but the whole of scripture, at the same time it does not in any way compromise the Word of God. On the other hand, then, the scientist is not hindered in his investigation
by what he considers to be an absurd narrowness (six or seven thousand years). This is to say that the latter places no limitation on the scientist’s speculation about time.
It follows then that a teaching which has consideration for others and yet remains true to the whole picture, is, after all, the best encouragement for the true workman.
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The Pristine Creation by Clifford McLain
