Long ages are the common wish of all compromisers. See Chapter 8 . Origins Meanings Origins events contain much more significance for us than routine historical events. Methods of creation define the Worker, the creature and all of reality. Every religion explains existence in a way that honors its god most.
Evolution is a logical necessity for all atheist religions.
Sinister influences work here. Wanting intellectual admiration, enjoying academic indecision, fearing a soon-coming Judge. These all tempt us to avoid the closure of belief. Strange God Workmanship reveals the nature of a worker. If evolution played any part in our origin then our Creator is not the God that the Bible describes.