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The folks at BioLogos shared this infographic<\/a> which some might find it useful to share with friends and family who don\u2019t get why and how scientists conclude that the earth is so very old:<\/p>\n

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Also at BioLogos, there is an article by Deborah Haarsma on the age of the Earth<\/a>, plus an announcement that BioLogos is looking for a new president<\/a>. Perhaps some blog reader will want to apply?<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"