text: I have been accused of heresy for saying the Earth is 4.5 billion years old, and that dinosaurs did not walk the Earth, by several people who think the Earth was created in six days in 4004 BC. If I don't believe the literal truth of the Bible, I am doomed to eternal damnation. This is commonplace and you know it. I am certain that you have read Genesis chapter one, a beautiful story but very hard to accept as literal truth, particularly if you know about rock dating by radioactive isotope rock dating.
  
  I pointed out that John 3: 16-18 is contradicted by Romans 9: 14-16. You have spoken out of both sides of your mouth.