[citation][nom]caedenv[/nom]While nearly 40% of Americans are creationists, it would be an asinine assumption to think that all of them believe that the world was created 6K... I still lean towards creationism, but this is a belief founded in my upbringing and my own world views.[/citation]
Im not sure why i am replying to this, but i would be willing to bet he doesnt actually believe 50% of americans believe that, and was instead making a comical comment on the "Half of Americans" headline.
I make it a personal rule to not talk religion with people who are not face to face, its like talking about what brand of chips taste the best; no facts just pure conjecture, and preference. That being said: How could anyone possibly believe the earth is 6k years old......when we have physical evidence showing otherwise?
http/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauvet_Cave being an interesting example(although this one in particular is slightly controversial, as there are arguments over the dates)
I used to work with an older gentleman, who believed dinosaurs fossils were put on the earth by the devil, to instill doubt; he wholeheartedly believed dinosaurs to be faked.
I admire faith; i am unfortunately incapable.