Atheist and Christian Debate on Noah’s Worldwide Flood From Bible

In this discussion from a creationist perspective, several key arguments are presented in favor of a worldwide flood, as described in the Bible:

High-Elevation Sea Creature Fossils: The discovery of sea creature fossils at high elevations, such as in the Grand Canyon and Himalayas, suggests a global flood event that carried marine life far from their natural habitats.

Massive Fossil Burial: The presence of billions of well-preserved fossils, including nautiloids in the Redwall Limestone, points to rapid and large-scale burial, aligning with the biblical narrative of a global flood.

Continental-Scale Sediment Layers: Geological evidence, such as the Coconino Sandstone and widespread chalk beds like the White Cliffs of Dover, traced across continents, indicates rapid sediment deposition, consistent with the concept of a worldwide flood.

Long-Distance Sediment Transport: The transportation of sand for formations like the Coconino Sandstone from distant regions, along with the global distribution of chalk beds, suggests massive water movement during a global flood.

Minimal Erosion Between Layers: The presence of flat boundaries between rock layers, such as the Coconino Sandstone and Hermit Formation in the Grand Canyon, and between the Redwall Limestone and adjacent strata, implies continuous deposition with minimal erosion, fitting the global flood timeframe.

Folded Rock Layers: The existence of folded rock layers, such as the Tapeats Sandstone in the Grand Canyon, indicates pliable conditions during rapid deposition, supporting the idea of a global flood over gradual processes.

Additionally, some creationists propose the “hydroplate theory,” which suggests vast underground reservoirs of water were released during the flood to account for the required water volume and mitigate geological concerns. Furthermore, if the floodwaters were believed to originate from the bottom of the ocean, they would be saltwater, addressing concerns about mixed freshwater and its impact on marine life.