Why are unreliable dating methods still being used?

‘Scientific dating methods’ aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Most people don’t realise they are based on multiple assumptions, and that different methods often give different dates for the same sample—meaning scientists often have to SELECT a final date and explain away the discordant ones.

For some real-world examples, see:

#CreationVids #RadiometricDating #CreationMinistries

[davidwebb]

Are these the same dating methods that where used to date the shroud and the wood of the Ark that they thought they found🤔

[entktwv]

There isnt a geologist on the planet respected in their field that will tell you the earth is 6000 years old

[claymenefee]

When you dont understand dating methods.

[realitymatters]

They ARE absolute dates !
This guy just lies about what meaning "absolute dates" have. It does NOT mean a specific date, it means witin a specific date range. So, not 2.467.875 BC, but perhabs 2.300.000 to 2.600.000

[JohnnyOU]

The assumptions come from what is observed, not the a priori beliefs. Creationists are the one's assuming that radioactive decay rates were faster in the past even though that has never been observed and would violate everything we know from quantum mechanics.

[albertogaliano]

Rocks still form today. We see how, we see how long it takes for them to form . I’m a geologist I study the earth. I’m telling you the earth is about 3.5 billion years old.
We know civilizations from about 9000 years ago . You guys are not helping god with this analysis.

[creationministriesintl]

See the full interview here: youtu.be/zSGGnx2dT3k

‘Scientific dating methods’ aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Most people don’t realise they are based on multiple assumptions, and that different methods often give different dates for the same sample—meaning scientists often have to SELECT a final date and explain away the discordant ones.

For some real-world examples, see:
→ Radioactive dating methods: Ways they make conflicting results tell the same story –
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[lightningrt]

Do the dates vary between 6000 and 6 million years then?

[gerardhoolachan]

But the religeous rely on one book, and blind faith!!

[paultomori]

do you think that geologists are actually claiming to have definitive absolute dating? any good scientist I know claims they are mere approximations, but far better than just guessing.

[ramkaramaze]

Complete ignorance of radiometric date 😢😢

[soldtobediers]

Radiometric is a mighty long word. It's got the same amount of letters as Mockingbird.
''Atheist Hotline'' it is called ''Nobody Answers''

[Souls-at-zer]

Why would some guy lie about how old some rock is.. why would collectible across the world all these people pick up the same lies about how the world goes round, how it rains, how old things are, how water pools and forms and then drys up ect ect ! Why would they ALL LIE?


Or why would all science be real BUT the age of the earth?

[ramkaramaze]

The half-life of a radioactive isotope is the time required for half of the isotope in a sample to decay. Measuring the half-life involves several steps:

1. **Preparation of Sample**: A sample containing the radioactive isotope is prepared. This sample should be pure and well-characterized to ensure accurate measurements.

2. **Detection of Radiation**: The sample is placed in a detector that measures the radiation emitted by the decaying isotopes. Common detectors include Geiger-Müller counters, scintillation counters, and semiconductor detectors. These devices count the number of decay events over time.

3. **Initial Activity Measurement**: The initial activity (rate of decay) of the sample is measured. This is typically expressed in counts per minute (cpm) or disintegrations per second (dps).

4. **Repeated Measurements**: The activity of the sample is measured at regular intervals over a period of time. These repeated measurements track how the activity decreases as the isotopes decay.

5. **Plotting Data**: The measured activity data is plotted on a graph with time on the x-axis and the activity (or the number of remaining undecayed nuclei) on the y-axis. This often yields an exponential decay curve.

6. **Data Analysis**: The decay curve is analyzed to determine the half-life. For an exponential decay process, the relationship between the number of remaining radioactive atoms (N) at time \( t \) and the initial number of atoms (\( N_0 \)) is given by:
\[
N(t) = N_0 e^{-\lambda t}
\]
where \( \lambda \) is the decay constant. The half-life (\( t_{1/2} \)) is related to the decay constant by:
\[
t_{1/2} = \frac{\ln(2)}{\lambda}
\]

7. **Calculation of Half-Life**: From the decay constant \( \lambda \), the half-life is calculated using the formula above. Alternatively, if plotting data, the time at which the activity drops to half of its initial value can directly indicate the half-life.

By measuring the decay rate and fitting the data to the exponential decay model, scientists can accurately determine the half-life of the radioactive isotope. This method relies on precise measurements and statistical analysis to ensure reliability and accuracy.

[nickstreeservice]

How old is a rock ?? Pieces of the crust of the earth.
You cant date rocks. Come on ! Always been is the number for earth.

[dannylenio]

Im so sick of this guy saying a lot of words but not giving any proof. Of course the already established beliefs (in actuality these are really facts but creationists don't like facts) have to be mentioned to make it appear like the scientists are dealing in faith instead

[spifflication]

None of this is true. Accept the old earth and get on with your lives.

[georg]

Why is an unreliable book still being used?

[chaschoune]

"Assumptions are based on a priori beliefs" is a plain lie. The assomptions are made on the known facts, not on beliefs.

[davidpatton]

Honest Christ haters will admit is that their agenda, world view, and analysis are always predicated on their rebellion against the Godwho made them.