What is the age of the earth?

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Summary

  • The age of the Earth is a complex question for Christians, balancing faith and science without aiming to prove one side right.
  • Two main views exist: Young-Earth Creationism (YEC), believing the Earth is 6,000-10,000 years old, and Old-Earth Creationism (OEC), accepting an age of around 4.5 billion years.
  • Theistic Evolution sees God using evolution as a means of creation, harmonizing faith with scientific understanding, though it faces criticism from some Christians.
  • The Catholic Church encourages dialogue between science and faith, allowing research on topics like evolution while upholding key doctrines regarding the human soul and Original Sin.

How Old Is God’s Earth? A Christian’s Guide to Faith, Science, and Finding Peace To ask about the age of the Earth is to ask a brave and heartfelt question. For many followers of Christ, it can feel like standing at a crossroads where two trusted guides—the Word of God and the world of science—seem to be pointing in opposite directions. This can be a lonely and confusing place, stirring up deep concerns about the truth of our faith and…

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