“Science was not the work of western secularists or even deists; it was entirely the work of devout believers in an active, conscious, creator God.”
Stark is correct, but many of those Christians were nonetheless NOT young-earth creationists. Consider Fr. Georges LeMaitre, who first theorized the Big Bang. Or Rev. Charles Darwin, whose interests were less Christian. Or Fr. Gregor Mendel.
The Bible = Word of God gives not one hint, this earth is young. Peter says there are three heaven/earth ages. All souls were created at the same time, and all souls are given the opportunity to take this flesh journey. Evolution is from the devil who has already been judged and sentenced to death. He intends to take with him as many as will.