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.
Christians frequently speak of the âend of timeâ as the âlast daysâ of planet earth, even though neither the Old nor New Testament writings ever speak of the âend of time,â but rather of the âtime of the endâ (Daniel 12:4). Some apply this phrase to the Christian age.