I have never actually quite understood that notion myself.
Yeah, its ridiculous. Oh, animals gradually changing throughout generations? No, that's impossible, there must be some intelligence involved. But a flood that can shoot rocks to the moon? Yeah, totally natural, no supernatural involvement.
What. The. Fuck.
I find it strange that many YECs try to pigeon-hole science into their belief system. It's almost as if they are trying to give 'legitimacy' to their worldview by leveraging the current knowledge of science and its proven track record.
Its gotten to the point where it is undeniable that
science works. We put a man on the frickin' moon, n'everything.
Yet at the same time, belittling science as being inaccurate or arrogant. Very strange disconnect.
I just find it harder and harder to believe that these people are sincere. Like, they've got to be kidding us, right?
If God can perform miracles, than just say so. You can say anything in that case. The Flood could have happened, two of every animal could have repopulated the Earth, Noah could have lived 900 years, etc. if you invoke miracles. The notion is part in parcel with the belief system, so I fail to see why so many YECs are hesitant in utilizing it.
If God used magic to make the flood happen and then disguised the earth to look like the flood never happened, then he would not be being a very nice and honest god. More of a prankster, in fact. Like Loki.
They can't be having that...