It is allegorical.A little too uncomfortable to think about the bible being wrong... and that's only page 1?So you agree that the world wasn't made in six days? Good for you.It is obvious that the conflict is in the minds of unbelievers.
Actually, I agree that the age of the earth has no effect upon me one way or another therefore I do not worry about it. I can attest that the earth is at least 73 years old though from personal experience. Do you also worry about the diet of the African tribesmen?