I don't think I ever met anybody in my youth who actually thought the world was made in seven days by God only a couple of thousand years ago.
Then you certainly never met me.
I grew up firmly believing and defending the Genesis creation myths along with other Creationism lies. It might help us orient ourselves if you give us an idea as to how long ago you were a child. I was a child in the '90s. Perhaps childhood exposure to Creationism is related to when and where we grew up.
Jon
Love your enemies!