Then show us the data that fits this framework, and the natural laws, empirically tested, and falsifiable, JIll.

why do I get the impression that you like big words but have no idea what they mean?

Here, by the way, is an easy page by Ken Hovind, written for 6th graders, explaining in simple terms the rationale behind carbon dating:

http://kecirohomeschool.com/carbondating.htm