In Chapter 3, titled "BILLIONS," the author reflects on the concept of the "seven days" mentioned in the biblical creation story. The author suggests that if God is infinite, then a "day" for God could span billions of years, proposing that the seven days could equate to six billion years. This estimate aligns with scientific understanding of the age of the universe and the Earth. The narrative contrasts Western mythologies, which typically do not deal with such vast time scales, with Indian Vedic scriptures that include extensive timeframes, such as the four yugas (ages) totaling 4,320,000 years. Each yuga has different characteristics, life spans, and names: Satya-yuga (Golden Age), Duapara-yuga (Silver Age), Treta-yuga (Bronze Age), and Kali Yuga (Iron Age), the last of which began 5,100 years ago. The author finds no inherent contradiction in interpreting the biblical "seven days" as representing much longer periods, especially if one accepts the notion of an infinite God. The chapter invites readers to consider the scientific explanation for the solar system's formation and compare it with the biblical account in Genesis.

by Alberto Canen in English Spiritual Stories

Writen by Alberto Canen

Category Spiritual Stories