Originally Posted By: CatBrat
But, then again, how reliable is the carbon dating

Very.

Originally Posted By: CatBrat
and could something recently created show as being old using carbon dating?

No.

Originally Posted By: CatBrat
It seems most scientifically based minds are more close-minded to the creationist views than vica-versa.

That's because creationism is not science. There's no way to run an experiment or otherwise scientifically investigate creationist claims, so scientists cannot give a verdict on the truthiness ( wink ) of creationism.

Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica.