Dave wrote:
PS: Most Christian Clergy of major denominations agree that the cosmos
was formed between 15 and 20 billion years ago.

Most scientists say it was ~12.5 billion years ago.
That assumes constant length seconds which is an
illogical assumption. If the length of a second
has changed drastically, 7000 years may be correct.
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com