day-age creationist
A 'day-age creationist' is someone who interprets the creation 'days' in the Bible as long periods of time, aligning with scientific views on Earth's age.
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Definition
C1Religion
(theological)An individual who interprets the 'days' in the biblical Genesis creation story as long epochs rather than literal 24-hour days.
Example
- A day-age creationist believes that the six 'days' of creation span thousands or millions of years.
C1Science and Religion
(academic, theological)Someone who reconciles the biblical account of creation with scientific theories by viewing the 'days' in Genesis as metaphorical ages.
Example
- Day-age creationists argue that the term 'day' in Genesis can mean a long period, consistent with geological evidence.
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