Flyer writes:
This is just not a factually true statement. IF the sciences all proved that the earth was millions of years old, there probably would not be the amount of discourse and discussion going on that we have right now.
Seriously, ALL those sciences have proved an old earth...long ago. The amazing technologies they have produced utterly and absolutely rely on it, and would not work without it. The amount of discourse here depends entirely on Biblical literalists who can't/won't/mayn't admit that a young earth is impossible. Fanatical religious views always tend to clash with reality
Flyer writes:
There are ways to interpret the evidence that can fit into both sides.
For reliable answers and the best estimation of the nature of the material world, only interpretation by the scientific method has proved useful. For an understanding of the spiritual world, no evidence is needed - only faith is required - so I don't see why you bother with evidence, except to prey upon people of faith AND ignorance.
Flyer writes:
You invoked astronomy, probably which is the least known of the sciences still at this point. Watch any science show on the planets or solar systems and you'll hear terminology such as "might have", "could have", "possibly", ect...
The shuttle couldn't launch with a young earth built into the calculations. Almost any discussion among scientists will necessarily involve qualifying terms like those you mentioned. Not being satisfied with the knowledge they've already achieved, or that Goddidit, they theorize answers to new questions. This process begins with might haves, could haves, etc.