could be indeed. i am learning, and evidence in nature would kinda support it, that we are seeing a cycle possibly come to fruition in our lifetime. we've been around for a short time imho. no denying that rock we live on was created. by a creator. in what manner is the question. it's hard to be a deep believer of the bible (in it's "current form" which is a whole other thing) and be able to observe the world without 'expanding out thinking.' I'm guessing these cycles have been occurring many times over... does the current time derive from our creator? I don't know. just trying to expand my thinking.