>In a recent post (9th July, Christ and Creation thread), Glenn Morton
>wrote:
>"Since I believe that Genesis 1 occurred 18 billion years ago ..."
>
>I am impressed with the precision of this belief. It is not "between
>15 - 20 billion years old" or "of the order of 18 million years ago" -
>but a specific figure is stated. Maybe I'm over-reacting to comment
>on this - but I am of the opinion that there is far too much
>confidence about the chronology of origins (witness my earlier post
>on isochrons).
>
Of course you are correct. I spoke far too specifically. Let me
re-phrase my statement. I believe that Genesis 1 was at or just before
the beginning of the universe. Sorry about being so stupid here.
glenn
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