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Contents
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Creation |
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Adam and Eve: |
Creation: |
Evolution: |
PERSPECTIVES |
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Topics
Age of the Earth
Summary: The Bible dictionary says the Earth is 7,000 years old. Doctrine & Covenants say the 7 seals of the Earth represent 1,000 years. Yet scientific dating places the appearance of modern humans well before 4,000 BC. Can you explain the contradiction, if there is one?- Brigham Young as Young Earth Creationist?—
Brief Summary: Critics try to portray Brigham Young as a "young earth creationist" (YEC). This is someone who believes the earth was created in the recent past, usually 6-7,000 years ago, based upon a literal and fundamentalist reading of Genesis. They hope that by making Brigham appear uninformed about scientific matters, they can challenge his status as a prophet. (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗
- Brigham Young as Young Earth Creationist?—
Creatio ex nihilo / Creation out of nothing
Summary: Mainstream Christianity teaches that God created the universe from nothing (ex nihilo), while Mormons teach that God organized the universe from pre-existing matter. The LDS God is therefore claimed to be "less powerful" than the God of mainstream Christianity, or "unbiblical."- Creation in Colossians 1:16—
Brief Summary: Does Colossians 1:16 teach that Jesus created all things out of nothing and that He was responsible for the existence of all beings? (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗
- Creation in Colossians 1:16—