Scientists first make observations that raise a particular question. In order to explain the observed phenomenon, they develop a number of possible explanations, or hypotheses. This is the inductive part of science, observing and constructing plausible arguments for why an event occurred.
As indicated earlier, the Bible does not fix the age of the earth, contrary to the claims of Answers in Genesis. Historically, their claim comes from the work of James Ussher, Bishop in the Church of Ireland, from 1625 to 1656.
Prior to the early 1800âs and late 1700âs most people believed the biblical age of the earth, about 6,000 years old, as recorded in the Bible. They took Godâs word as truth. Then the scientists gave this idea of âmillions of yearsâ to the theologians.