There seems to be some pretty big discrepancies in carbon dating as well as what the geologic record contains. I have not come to a conclusion yet.
Yes you have. Your conclusion is..."There seems to be some pretty big discrepancies in carbon dating as well as what the geologic record contains", and all you think that implies, but don't have the courage to state outright. Some people here do recognize connotative statements and what they mean.
Wow, you have got me all figured out.
The fact of the matter is that I have not come to a conclusion and maybe that's the type of courage that's lacking on both sides of this debate.