This 1964 article presents a creationist perspective on the age of the Earth, arguing against the dominant scientific view of a billions-of-years-old planet. The author challenges the scientific consensus by focusing on a literal interpretation of Genesis, proposing a young Earth approximately 4000 BC. He suggests that the apparent age indicated by radioactive dating methods might be an artifact of extraordinarily rapid creative processes during the six days of creation, resulting in the presence of decay products that mimic a much longer timeframe. Furthermore, the article highlights the limited acceptance of creationist viewpoints within the scientific community at the time but also notes a growing international interest in alternative perspectives, particularly among certain academic and educational institutions.