"Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath" — James 1:19
Why Many Christians Believe Some Secular Scientists Push Old-Earth Views Intentionally
1. The dominant scientific culture is built on naturalism
Naturalism = "everything must be explained without God." Young-earth teaching requires a Creator, a global Flood, miracles, & supernatural history. Old-earth models remove all of that & keep everything strictly material. For some scientists, this isn't just a method — it's an ideology. If your worldview rejects God, then a young earth simply cannot be allowed.
2. Many scientific institutions openly state that creationism must be opposed
Major organizations (NAS, NCSE, AAAS) say plainly that biblical creation is "non-science," "dangerous," or "must be removed from public education." This reveals that the conflict is not only scientific — it's cultural & political.
3. Millions & billions are repeated because they reinforce an old-earth worldview
Phrases like "millions of years" & "billions of years" serve as worldview reinforcement, rhetorical emphasis, a way of making biblical timelines seem impossible, & a tool to normalize naturalism. They become slogans that train the public to think in deep-time categories.
4. Some leading voices openly admit anti-Bible motives
Not all scientists — but some. Examples (paraphrased): certain evolutionary thinkers have said they promote deep time specifically because it removes the need for God; some have said religion must be "eradicated" for science to advance; others frame biblical creation as a threat to secular culture or politics.
5. Academic pressure strongly discourages any young-earth viewpoint
Even secular scientists who privately question deep time risk losing grants, tenure, credibility, or being mocked publicly. This pressure naturally pushes the field toward a unified old-earth narrative — even when evidence allows multiple interpretations.
6. The cultural motives are real, even if every individual scientist isn't hostile
Many are simply repeating what they were taught. But the gatekeepers of the system — publishers, institutions, elite voices — often hold explicit anti-biblical goals. So the overall system ends up pushing old-earth ideas as a political & ideological shield against Scripture.
7. This is why young-earth Christians see deep time as not just a scientific disagreement, but a spiritual clash
Bible: A young earth created by God
vs Secular Culture: A godless universe shaped over billions of years
Because if you remove a Creator, remove Genesis, & remove the Flood, then you remove accountability to God. The old-earth timeline becomes emotionally & politically important to some secular scientists — it supports the worldview they want society to adopt.
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