Anyone convert from OEC to YEC?

[~candice~]

So I'm wondering...

Has anyone here changed their position from an old-earther to a young earther while a christian, and if so, what was it that changed your position?

Or, has anyone converted to christianity because of the appeal of young earth creationism?

Blessings,

Andy

[ellarose]

While I've been a Christian I went from believing in evolution to becoming a YEC... Mainly because I read the bible more and grew in my faith and realised that Christianity and evolution aren't compatable. Sorry that doesn't answer your question though!

[~candice~]

While I've been a Christian I went from believing in evolution to becoming a YEC... Mainly because I read the bible more and grew in my faith and realised that Christianity and evolution aren't compatable. Sorry that doesn't answer your question though!

Actually it does! What specifically was it that made you realise?

[irishcowboy]

no, do not give it much thought,

I have my own thougths on it, and I do not even try to push them and alot of times do not even share them when people start talking about it, why???? cause there is no proof for anything other then what the Bible says.....

as far as finding petrified stuff, petrification can happen in the matter of just a few years, fossilization can happen in a very short time (these have been proven) diamond, the same thing, they do not take thousands of years to make like people use to think....

anyways, some times I wonder if we are not just in the 7th day of creation..... why???? well, why not? just something I feel.... and it is approaching the MIDNIGHT HOUR... where this day is coming to a close..... soon to go home...... soon to see my Savior...... soon to have a new body......

there is one question I have......

when did Adam's life line start, did it start the day or moment he was created? or when he was ejected from Eden? that is my question. did time start (as we count time) when Adam was created or when he was removed from paradice?

and really that question will not be answered on this earth, will have to wait for that one too......

it is highly possible that the earth is old, but life on this earth is not as old (billions) as some want us to believe.... the planet in itself, could be way old, but life evidence does not say that.....

what we use for dating stuff is falible, why? cause we do not have a control factor, that is "billions" of years old, our control sample is not old at all, so how can that be perfect?

that is like using my hand span to measure out lumber to build a house, yes, I can build a dog house or a rabbit hutch using my hand for a measuring device, but to build a larger house, like for people, there are too many factors involved, did I stretch it the same for every measure? is one, did I move it the same from point to point each time? who knows.

our method of dating old items is the same, we have a known item but it is not old compared to what we are trying to measure.... another thing is what constitues an "OLD" rock?

there are no new rocks on this earth, they are all old....

our control sample is what makes this an issue and a problem with getting accurate measuremenst on age....

mike

by the way, my left hand has a span of 9 and 11/16 inches (fully stretched) my right 9 3/4 fully stretched..... good for doing a quick measure when fishing for crappie in N.E. Oklahoma...... but measuring for official length, forget it, will use an official device.....

[Guest yod]

So I'm wondering...

Has anyone here changed their position from an old-earther to a young earther while a christian, and if so, what was it that changed your position?

Or, has anyone converted to christianity because of the appeal of young earth creationism?

Blessings,

Andy

When I was first born-again, I believed the interpretations of theologians for YEC but then changed my mind based on the hebrew words used and what the bible actually says (and ignoring what it doesn't say)

I usually get accused as being an "evolutionist" just because I say that there can not be a 24-hour day before the sun was created. The entire debate hinges on how long a "yom" is and there is no specific answer to that question since a "yom" means an "epoch" which can be anything from 6 nanoseconds or 47 trillion years. Whatever...

But it's a pointless argument, especially if you want to lead someone to Jesus. Total distraction from what matters most. I would never think of bringing it up to a non-believer

[Sir Gareth]

i agree that the argument itself is of a secondary importance, i did covert to YEC after coming th Christ because i put my faith in literal translation of the God's Word rather than in an everchanging sciene of man

[CSLewis]

i agree that the argument itself is of a secondary importance, i did covert to YEC after coming th Christ because i put my faith in literal translation of the God's Word rather than in an everchanging sciene of man

Went from yec to evolutionist to theistic evolutionist when I became a Christian.

[Guest agua]

Went from yec to oec a few years after opening the door.

I have a scientific background from school days physics/chemistry/maths..so i find it logical that the earth is billions of years old.

I must say that yec was always a stumbling block for me when accepting creation.I think it is also for many non believers and seekers.

[~candice~]

This is really interesting to me! Rest assured that I am not using this as a witnessing tool, only as an interesting question to ask my fellow believers .

[Fez]

So I'm wondering...

Has anyone here changed their position from an old-earther to a young earther while a christian, and if so, what was it that changed your position?

Or, has anyone converted to christianity because of the appeal of young earth creationism?

Blessings,

Andy

When I was first born-again, I believed the interpretations of theologians for YEC but then changed my mind based on the hebrew words used and what the bible actually says (and ignoring what it doesn't say)

I usually get accused as being an "evolutionist" just because I say that there can not be a 24-hour day before the sun was created. The entire debate hinges on how long a "yom" is and there is no specific answer to that question since a "yom" means an "epoch" which can be anything from 6 nanoseconds or 47 trillion years. Whatever...

But it's a pointless argument, especially if you want to lead someone to Jesus. Total distraction from what matters most. I would never think of bringing it up to a non-believer

I agree Yod, and because I don't have the answers, or anything like them, I just ignore it, and concentrate on what matters now. Each day has trials enough of it's own.