There are Christian scientists & archeologists who do not discount creation as Chairman & Jane understand it.........
...and then again, who is to say God didn't create it literally in a day----per our understanding of a 'day'...as the Word says..........
After all, He IS God.
Suffice to say, having visited the Grand Canyon (as some of you have) and seeing one small part of God's vastness in creativity, I stand amazed at the insignificance of myself......save for God's redeeming sacrifice.
As hubbybear & I stood in awe overlooking the beautiful canyons (albeit I was standing a bit more behind hubby, like behind the tree :)
....hubby said it was like God's thumb dragging through the mud that created this gorgeous panarama.---and this was said most reverently!
That stuck with me......almighty God .....who created the world and you & me.....dragging his thumb across the dirt & allowing us a glimpse of His handiwork.
a literal 'day' has always seemed appropriate.........
...considering who God is, and what He is capable of.