| − | |[[Atheistic]] theories of the [[Moon theories|origin]] of the Moon, widely taught for decades, have been proven false.<ref>Planetary Science Institute: [http://www.psi.edu/projects/moon/moon.html The Origin of the Moon]</ref> Lacking any other [[atheistic]] alternatives, some scientists assert that the Moon originated from a collision early in Earth's history which created an orbiting ring of debris from the iron-poor surface of the planet which eventually coalesced into the moon.<ref>http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=2198</ref> This theory, however, is contrary to key observations of the Moon, such as the relatively low levels of iron in the moon's crust. Additionally, tests have been suggested, but the results neither supported or disproved the theory.<ref>J. H. Jones: [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/origin98/pdf/4045.pdf Tests of the Giant Impact Hypothesis]</ref> | + | |[[Atheistic]] theories of the [[origin of the Moon]], widely taught for decades, have been proven false.<ref>Planetary Science Institute: [http://www.psi.edu/projects/moon/moon.html The Origin of the Moon]</ref> Lacking any other [[atheistic]] alternatives, some scientists assert that the Moon originated from a collision early in Earth's history which created an orbiting ring of debris from the iron-poor surface of the planet which eventually coalesced into the moon.<ref>http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=2198</ref> This theory, however, is contrary to key observations of the Moon, such as the relatively low levels of iron in the moon's crust. Additionally, tests have been suggested, but the results neither supported or disproved the theory.<ref>J. H. Jones: [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/origin98/pdf/4045.pdf Tests of the Giant Impact Hypothesis]</ref> |
| | Biblical history records the Moon being created on the fourth day of [[Creation Week|creation week]], along with the Sun. | | Biblical history records the Moon being created on the fourth day of [[Creation Week|creation week]], along with the Sun. |