I don't want to get (re-) involved in the whole literal versus anecdotal thing, but I do want to respond to something.
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Originally Posted by SecretMethod70
Apparently, the earth was created *before* it had a star to orbit around. An amusing concept since planets are created from debris caught in the gravitation pull of stars. I don't think I need to continue.
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I just wanted to say that this isn't necessarily true. It is the prevailing theory among many, but it's most definitely not set in stone. Currently,
Vega is one of a few stars with an observed dust cloud surrounding it, indicating a possible planet formation.
Anyway, it would be possible, in theory, for a 'planet' to form in the absence of a star. Of course, you'd expect it to go shooting off into outer space somewhere until it was caught by an object with a gravitational pull larger than it's own...
Anyway... Sorry for the tangent. Carry on.