Omphalism is a school of thought (titled after the Philip Henry
Gosse work Omphalos) which holds that the entire universe was
created with the appearance of age, and thus no date of creation
for the Universe can be definitively proven. Examples of
Omphalism: - The belief that our memories, experiences, and
physical appearances were "implanted" into us at our creation,
possibly at a time during what we imagine to be our own
lifetimes. - That nature shows signs of growth, renewal and
damage which were posited into being, rather than occurring
"naturally". These include trees (growth rings, fire scares),
mountains (upheaval, erosion), and animals (offspring or
supposed "evolution"). - That starlight was "already" moving
towards Earth when God created it, thus disallowing accurate
gauging of the Universe's age. Reception among philosophers
Omphalism has been declaimed by many creationists, as it appears
to accuse God of deceit. The movement has been mocked by both
creationists and evolutionist atheists as "Last T