AL>>Interesting stuff. While I believe SOME non-linear change in the earth-
AL>>day length can be attributed to a decreased tidal effect over time as the
AL>>average earth-moon distance increases, this nonlinear effect must surely
AL>>be minor.
The following relies on a secondary report, so if anyone has the
original it would sure be helpful for the discussion.
Scott Huse writes in "The Collapse of Evolution", 1983, Baker Book
House, page 25...
"A very simple proof that the earth and moon are relatively young is
found in the recession of the moon from the earth. The present rate of
recession of the moon is known and clearly indicates a young age for the
earth-moon system.
The basic problem with which evolutionists have to contend is that the
moon is presently much too close to earth. Calculations based on the
known recession speed of the moon and presumed evolutionary age of 4 to
5 billion years require that the moon should be much further away from
the earth than it is. Obviously, the earth-moon system is not as old as
evolutionary scientists have assumed. The vast time span essential for
the presumed evolution of life forms is apparently mythological and
non-existent." (cite is Barnes, Thomas G., "Young Age for the Moon and
Earth", Impact No. 110, ICR, California, August 1982, p. 4)
Alan previously wrote that the rate of recession was 5.6 centimeters per
year. Considering the moon is currently about 384,403 km away, this
would mean that at that rate of recession the moon would have touched
the earth approximately 21.53 mya. Catastrophe would have occurred many
millions of years before that.
Any thoughts?
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