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The system is now divided into [[eon (geology)|eons]], [[era (geology)|eras]], [[period (geology)|periods]], and [[epoch (geology)|series or epochs]]. | The system is now divided into [[eon (geology)|eons]], [[era (geology)|eras]], [[period (geology)|periods]], and [[epoch (geology)|series or epochs]]. | ||
| − | Some [[Young earth creationism|young earth creationary]] geologists use the nomenclature of the system whilst not accepting the uniformitarian dates attached to the system which places the age of the earth as being billions of years old.<ref>"Creationists use the same naming system, although do not accept the uniformitarian belief that the geologic column represents eons of time", Batten, Don, quoted in Sarfati, Jonathan, [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/2280 More nonsense from Professor Plimer]</ref><ref>Morris, 1973.</ref><ref>http://www.icr.org/index.php?module=articles&action=view&ID=54</ref><ref>http://www.allaboutcreation.org/geologic-time-scale.htm</ref> Other young earth creationists assert that geological column does not exist and cite secular scientists who state the argumentation advocating the geological column involves circular reasoning. <ref>http://www.trueorigin.org/geocolumn.asp</ref><ref>http://iwhome.com/spiritualquest/tracts/dp-geol-.htm</ref> Young earth creationist scientists use a geological system that more heavily relies on [[Catastrophism|catastrophism]] and reject the uniformitarian assumptions behind the dates derived by secular geologists, and thus reject these dates. In addition, [[Young earth creationism|young earth creationist]] scientists point out that catastophism is increasing being accepted in the field of geology. <ref>http://www.grisda.org/origins/12061.htm</ref><ref>http://www.icr.org/index.php?module=articles&action=print&ID=84</ref> These scientists believe that the earth is young and has multiple lines of evidence from the field of geology showing that the earth is young. <ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/geology.asp</ref><ref>http://www.creationism.org/topbar/geology.htm</ref><ref>http://www.grisda.org/georpts/gr11.htm</ref><ref>http://www.nwcreation.net/geologylinks.html</ref><ref>http://globalflood.org/</ref> | + | Some [[Young earth creationism|young earth creationary]] geologists use the nomenclature of the system whilst not accepting the uniformitarian dates attached to the system which places the age of the earth as being billions of years old.<ref>"Creationists use the same naming system, although do not accept the uniformitarian belief that the geologic column represents eons of time", Batten, Don, quoted in Sarfati, Jonathan, [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/2280 More nonsense from Professor Plimer]</ref><ref>Morris, 1973.</ref><ref>http://www.icr.org/index.php?module=articles&action=view&ID=54</ref><ref>http://www.allaboutcreation.org/geologic-time-scale.htm</ref> Other young earth creationists assert that geological column does not exist and cite secular scientists who state the argumentation advocating the geological column involves circular reasoning. <ref>http://www.trueorigin.org/geocolumn.asp</ref><ref>http://iwhome.com/spiritualquest/tracts/dp-geol-.htm</ref> Young earth creationist scientists use a geological system that more heavily relies on [[Catastrophism|catastrophism]] and reject the uniformitarian assumptions behind the dates derived by secular geologists, and thus reject these dates. In addition, [[Young earth creationism|young earth creationist]] scientists point out that catastophism is increasing being accepted in the field of geology. <ref>http://www.grisda.org/origins/12061.htm</ref><ref>http://www.icr.org/index.php?module=articles&action=print&ID=84</ref> These scientists believe that the earth is young and has multiple lines of evidence from the field of geology showing that the earth is young. <ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/geology.asp</ref><ref>http://www.creationism.org/topbar/geology.htm</ref><ref>http://www.grisda.org/georpts/gr11.htm</ref><ref>http://www.nwcreation.net/geologylinks.html</ref><ref>http://globalflood.org/</ref> |
| − | < | + | [[William R. Corliss]] is a respected cataloger of scientific [[anomaly|anomalies]] and the science journal ''[[New Scientist]]'' had an article which focused on Mr. Corliss's career as a cataloger of scientific anamolies. <ref>Adrian Hope, ''Finding a Home for Stray Fact'', New Scientist, July 14, 1977, p. 83</ref> In addition, Mr. Corliss wrote 13 books for the [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]] (NASA) and has also written several works for the [[National Science Foundation]] (NSF) and the [[Atomic Energy Commission]] (AEC).<ref>http://www.scientificexploration.org/jse/articles/pdf/16.3_corliss.pdf</ref> Mr. Corliss has cataloged scores of [[Anomaly|anomalies]] which challenge the old earth geology [[paradigm]].<ref>http://www.science-frontiers.com/sourcebk.htm</ref><ref>http://www.apologeticspress.net/articles/184</ref> Corliss wrote regarding [[Paraconformity|paraconformities]] the following: |
| − | "Potentially more important to geological thinking are those [[unconformity|unconformities]] that signal large chunks of geological history are missing, even though the strata on either side of the unconformity are perfectly parallel and show no evidence of erosion. Did millions of years fly by with no discernible effect? A possible though controversial inference is that our geological clocks and stratigraphic concepts need working on." William R. Corliss, Unknown Earth (Glen Arm, Maryland: The Sourcebook Project, 1980), p. 219. <ref>http://www.cs.unc.edu/~plaisted/ce/flood.html</ref> | + | {{cquote|"Potentially more important to geological thinking are those [[unconformity|unconformities]] that signal large chunks of geological history are missing, even though the strata on either side of the unconformity are perfectly parallel and show no evidence of erosion. Did millions of years fly by with no discernible effect? A possible though controversial inference is that our geological clocks and stratigraphic concepts need working on." William R. Corliss, Unknown Earth (Glen Arm, Maryland: The Sourcebook Project, 1980), p. 219.<ref>http://www.cs.unc.edu/~plaisted/ce/flood.html</ref>}} |
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| − | + | [[Ariel R. Roth]] wrote regarding paraconformities the following: | |
| − | + | {{cquote|"Paraconformities challenge the geologic timescale. The lack of evidence of time at the surface of the underlying layers of a paraconformity, especially the lack of erosion, suggest that the long ages never occurred."<ref>http://www.grisda.org/georpts/36.pdf</ref>}} | |
| + | Young earth creationist assert that paraconformities pose a serious challenge to the old earth uniformitarian geology [[paradigm]].<ref>http://www.grisda.org/georpts/36.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.grisda.org/2003-FSC-open/Roth-RecentCreation.htm</ref><ref>http://www.seeking-god.co.uk/id188.htm</ref> | ||
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Dr. [[Jonathan Sarfati]] explains the relationship between sections of the geologic system and [[Theory of evolution|evolutionary]] belief: | Dr. [[Jonathan Sarfati]] explains the relationship between sections of the geologic system and [[Theory of evolution|evolutionary]] belief: | ||
{{QuoteBox|The naming of the eras, in particular, now reflects evolutionary beliefs ([[Paleozoic|Palaeozoic]] / [[Mesozoic]] / [[Cenozoic|Cainozoic]]), but the period names ([[Ordovician]], [[Silurian]], [[Cambrian]], [[Cretaceous]], etc.) still generally do not. Thus, the naming of the geologic systems is not tied to the assigned ages and assignment of an ore body to a particular geologic system does not necessarily define its absolute age.<ref>Sarfati, Jonathan, [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/2280 More nonsense from Professor Plimer]</ref>}} | {{QuoteBox|The naming of the eras, in particular, now reflects evolutionary beliefs ([[Paleozoic|Palaeozoic]] / [[Mesozoic]] / [[Cenozoic|Cainozoic]]), but the period names ([[Ordovician]], [[Silurian]], [[Cambrian]], [[Cretaceous]], etc.) still generally do not. Thus, the naming of the geologic systems is not tied to the assigned ages and assignment of an ore body to a particular geologic system does not necessarily define its absolute age.<ref>Sarfati, Jonathan, [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/2280 More nonsense from Professor Plimer]</ref>}} | ||
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The geologic system is a conceptual arrangement of rock formations around the world meshed together into a single, unbroken record of earth's past.[1] It is also known as the geologic column or geologic timescale.
Development of the system was begun in the late 18th century, and the original divisions were Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary. Later, dates were assigned to the divisions according to uniformitarian beliefs about the age of the Earth, and the sections were further divided and subdivided. The system is now divided into eons, eras, periods, and series or epochs.
Some young earth creationary geologists use the nomenclature of the system whilst not accepting the uniformitarian dates attached to the system which places the age of the earth as being billions of years old.[2][3][4][5] Other young earth creationists assert that geological column does not exist and cite secular scientists who state the argumentation advocating the geological column involves circular reasoning. [6][7] Young earth creationist scientists use a geological system that more heavily relies on catastrophism and reject the uniformitarian assumptions behind the dates derived by secular geologists, and thus reject these dates. In addition, young earth creationist scientists point out that catastophism is increasing being accepted in the field of geology. [8][9] These scientists believe that the earth is young and has multiple lines of evidence from the field of geology showing that the earth is young. [10][11][12][13][14]
William R. Corliss is a respected cataloger of scientific anomalies and the science journal New Scientist had an article which focused on Mr. Corliss's career as a cataloger of scientific anamolies. [15] In addition, Mr. Corliss wrote 13 books for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and has also written several works for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).[16] Mr. Corliss has cataloged scores of anomalies which challenge the old earth geology paradigm.[17][18] Corliss wrote regarding paraconformities the following:
| “ | "Potentially more important to geological thinking are those unconformities that signal large chunks of geological history are missing, even though the strata on either side of the unconformity are perfectly parallel and show no evidence of erosion. Did millions of years fly by with no discernible effect? A possible though controversial inference is that our geological clocks and stratigraphic concepts need working on." William R. Corliss, Unknown Earth (Glen Arm, Maryland: The Sourcebook Project, 1980), p. 219.[19] | ” |
Ariel R. Roth wrote regarding paraconformities the following:
| “ | "Paraconformities challenge the geologic timescale. The lack of evidence of time at the surface of the underlying layers of a paraconformity, especially the lack of erosion, suggest that the long ages never occurred."[20] | ” |
Young earth creationist assert that paraconformities pose a serious challenge to the old earth uniformitarian geology paradigm.[21][22][23]
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati explains the relationship between sections of the geologic system and evolutionary belief:
The naming of the eras, in particular, now reflects evolutionary beliefs (Palaeozoic / Mesozoic / Cainozoic), but the period names (Ordovician, Silurian, Cambrian, Cretaceous, etc.) still generally do not. Thus, the naming of the geologic systems is not tied to the assigned ages and assignment of an ore body to a particular geologic system does not necessarily define its absolute age.[24]
The system
(NB: The following table is not complete.)
| Era | Period | Epoch |
|---|---|---|
| Cainozoic | Neogene | Holocene |
| Pleistocene | ||
| Pliocene | ||
| Miocene | ||
| Paleogene | Oligocene | |
| Eocene | ||
| Paleocene | ||
| Mesozoic | Cretaceous | Late |
| Early | ||
| Jurassic | Late | |
| Middle | ||
| Early | ||
| Triassic | Late | |
| Middle | ||
| Early | ||
| Palaeozoic | Permian | |
| Carboniferous | ||
| Devonian | ||
| Silurian | ||
| Ordovician | ||
| Cambrian |
Bibliography
- Morris, Henry, Geology and the Flood Impact (6), August 1973.
- Woodmorappe, John, The Geologic Column: Does It Exist? (TrueOrigins.org).
- Mortensen, Terry, The origin of old-earth geology and its ramifications for life in the 21st century, Journal of Creation 18(1):22–26, April 2004.
- Geologic Time Scale - The Misconceptions (AllAboutCreation.org).
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With General Science. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000
- ↑ "Creationists use the same naming system, although do not accept the uniformitarian belief that the geologic column represents eons of time", Batten, Don, quoted in Sarfati, Jonathan, More nonsense from Professor Plimer
- ↑ Morris, 1973.
- ↑ http://www.icr.org/index.php?module=articles&action=view&ID=54
- ↑ http://www.allaboutcreation.org/geologic-time-scale.htm
- ↑ http://www.trueorigin.org/geocolumn.asp
- ↑ http://iwhome.com/spiritualquest/tracts/dp-geol-.htm
- ↑ http://www.grisda.org/origins/12061.htm
- ↑ http://www.icr.org/index.php?module=articles&action=print&ID=84
- ↑ http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/geology.asp
- ↑ http://www.creationism.org/topbar/geology.htm
- ↑ http://www.grisda.org/georpts/gr11.htm
- ↑ http://www.nwcreation.net/geologylinks.html
- ↑ http://globalflood.org/
- ↑ Adrian Hope, Finding a Home for Stray Fact, New Scientist, July 14, 1977, p. 83
- ↑ http://www.scientificexploration.org/jse/articles/pdf/16.3_corliss.pdf
- ↑ http://www.science-frontiers.com/sourcebk.htm
- ↑ http://www.apologeticspress.net/articles/184
- ↑ http://www.cs.unc.edu/~plaisted/ce/flood.html
- ↑ http://www.grisda.org/georpts/36.pdf
- ↑ http://www.grisda.org/georpts/36.pdf
- ↑ http://www.grisda.org/2003-FSC-open/Roth-RecentCreation.htm
- ↑ http://www.seeking-god.co.uk/id188.htm
- ↑ Sarfati, Jonathan, More nonsense from Professor Plimer
