150 years ago you would have just taken the Bible at face value.
Well, we’ve learned a lot about His Creation in 150 years.
I pretty much do. If God had thought it important enough to make sure the exact date of Creation was known, I believe he would have inspired man to provide it.
If you look at the Ten Commandments, Sabbath Observance, and the acceptance of Salvation through faith, I believe you’ll note that a belief in a firm date concerning Creation is not a must to be saved.
The ambiguity, thus leaves me thinking it’s not an issue that has to have a firm answer.