bill-just to show that i do consider an opposing argument;i confirm that i did read your post.i do agree that the geographical distance does appear to limit the force of the creation.com article.
as to the use of evolutionary time scales ;to seek to demonstrate that a theory is fallible even by its own proponents is IMO quite in order.

don-seems to me you are making some sweeping and unwarrented statements claiming[if i dont misunderstand you]that religion only benifits its adherents.there are numerous faith based charities that give aid and support to all comers regardless of whatever faith position.
i wonder too if there was more to pius than you know.i am not RC but i have heard that the pope did in fact shield a number of jews and instucted his cardinals also with the result that he saved more than those on schindlers list.he was later lauded as a "righteous gentile" by israels PM.