Chrys and Twohumble...I'm impressed by your academic knowledge. It took time for you to acquire it.
I'm just a preacher. But as far as determining the age of the earth or universe would it be near impossible to determine the age if it was existing in a perfect state with God where nothing including time could be applicable?
And speaking of time...Genesis says that God put the lights in the firmament... one great and one lesser light to rule...also the stars...and they were to mark days, seasons, and years. And this was on the 4th day of creation that (marked) time would begin. This I assume would be for man's benefit but existing before sin. So it could be hard to date an earth that did not deterioate or as the Bible would say...an earth that did not wax old as it would after sin.
I would love both of your inputs please. You have very sharp minds and I want to learn. I doubt you could learn from me but I can use your expertise in my sermons and Bible studies. So don't be offended by any of my statements or questions I might ask.
Thanks
DMP