Did Dinosaurs and Humans Coexist?

A hot topic among creationist and evolutionist is the question about whether dinosaurs and humans walked the earth at the same time. The creationist will tell you that dinosaurs did coexist with humans and the evolutionist say that the dinosaurs lived millions of years ago and became extinct before humans came around.

So what's the real answer? What evidence does either side have for what they believe?

The Creationist Viewpoint

There are examples of dinosaurs and humans living together depicted in cave drawings, tapestries, textiles, figurines, carvings, bas reliefs, and many oral and written eyewitness accounts. There is also fossil evidence as seen at right that show dinosaur foot track over laping with human tracks.

Also, using biblical references to the "behemoth" in Job 40, refer to this creature as very strong with a large tail and bones of brass.

With the recent discovery of blood cells in dinosaur bones has made the young earth creationist even more certain that not only do we live on a young earth, but that man also dwelt with the dinosaurs. Young earth creationists insist that this soft tissue could not have possible sustained for millions of years.

The Evolutionist Viewpoint

Evolutionists believe that dinosaurs evolved around 235 million years ago, long before humans were around. They place their evidence in the fossil record which was laid down over millions of years. These creatures dominated the earth and there were no humans present. Around 65 millions years ago a catastrophic event killed all the dinosaurs, making them extinct. The catastrophic event is unknown, with many theories in and of itself. Some evolutionist believe that an asteroid hit earth and killed them. Other theories include global volcanic activity, food competition, or continental drift. There is no smoking gun to prove these theories.

What is Your Viewpoint?