Earth

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• QWe know that we need earth now because we live on it, but why do we need a new earth as St. John says the first earth had passed away?
• QWhat is meant by the first heaven, the one that will pass away? Which one is he talking about?
• QHow do we explain the age of the earth? The Bible says it is roughly 6600 years old, while scientists speak of the earth as being millions of years old. Also, where are…
• QHow old is the earth according to Coptic Orthodox Church and according to Ethiopian Orthodox Church, too, if possible?
• QHow old is the universe and the earth? I have been reading on the issue and some say that the Holy Bible says is 6000 years old while many credible scientists show the…

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