Man always tries to equate, reduce , things to a level which is in the realm of his anthropomorphic self.. That is,,,,,, We just dont know. however, if scientific data is reliable, and Im sure we all know it is, then , the question of Creation , VS Evolution is in a sense, answered.
If you subscribe to the Big Bang and the recurrence of inward and outward movements of the universe until a crisis or return in intertia occurs , then , creation makes sense.
I think the Creationists did not have any idea,,so they equated it back to a time frame that the common man could understand. (remember also that few people in those days could read, and the religous heirarchy maintained its power from that simple packet of control).
It is ridiculous to consider either as an absolute. And it is also ridiculous to consider one without the other.
One of my lecturers , years and years ago, when I found a muscle (while dissecting a cadaver) called plantaris. This muscle is only present in quadripeds. Some humans have it.
The teacher said to me ,, "it is god and his amazing work called evolution"
My mind was at rest and has been for 30 years based on that commment.
Forrest GUMP had it all sewn up ........ " You Know Bubba ,. I think it is both , happening at the same time "
DH