Creationism

From RationalWiki
(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search
(Removing all content from page)
(conservapedia blanking)
Line 1: Line 1:
 +
{{pseudoscience}}
 +
Generally considered to be [[Bullshit]], '''Creationism''' is a teleological explanation of existence, specifically, that all was created by God, and that there is a purpose to all creation.  Underpinnings of creationism rest in [[Fundamentalist]] Christian theology.  In recent years, there have been attempts to come up with scientific rationalizations for these beliefs.  [[Intelligent Design]] and [[creation science]] are two labels that have been applied to creationism in an attempt to create scientific legitimacy.  The [[Discovery Institute]] is the leader in finding quasi-scientific rationale for creationism through the [[Wedge strategy]].
 +
==Sects==
 +
Creationist sects are usually described as either "Old Earth", or "Young Earth", however creationism is usually not [[deist]] in nature; that is, most creationists do not believe that a disinterested God created the universe and its laws as described by science.  Not all creationists fall neatly into categories, however there are two main branches.
 +
===Old Earth Creationists===
 +
''Main article:'' [[Old Earth Creationism]]
  
 +
This sect, also known as [[Old Earth Creationism|OEC]] generally believes the geologic evidence of [[deep time]], and may accept some form of [[theistic evolution]] or [[Intelligent Design]].  They generally believe in [[Global flood|Noah's flood]], although perhaps in some modified more local form.
 +
 +
===Young Earth Creationists===
 +
''Main article:'' [[Young Earth Creationism]]
 +
 +
This sect, also known as [[Young Earth Creationism|YEC]], rejects the concept of geologic time in favor of Genesis Literalism.  They usually rely on Usherian dates rather than [[radioactive decay|radiocarbon dating]] or [[Evidence against a recent creation|other scientific methods]].  They completely reject evolutionary biology and modern geology.  Also, physical constants, such as the [[speed of light]], are often viewed as "inconstant" to explain phenomena such as [[Starlight problem|starlight]].
 +
 +
==Intelligent Design==
 +
''Main article: [[Intelligent Design]]''
 +
 +
Intelligent Design (ID) is an idea fundamental to the "mainstreaming" of creationism.  It is the teleologic argument or belief that complexity requires design.  [[Emergence]] and [[complexity theory]] are inherently incompatible with ID.
 +
 +
== Two Creation Stories ==
 +
According to [[Genesis]] 1, God creates the world in [[Creation Week|six days]], resting on the seventh, with Man and Woman being created simultaneously, after the plants and animals.  However, according to Genesis 2, God creates Man, then the plants and animals, then Woman.  Which is right?  RationalWiki editors eagerly await a reply from [[goat|creationists]].
 +
 +
==See also==
 +
*[[The incontrovertible evidence of common descent]]
 +
*[[Lists of pseudosciences]]
 +
*[[Pseudoscience]]
 +
*[[Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District]]
 +
*[[Creation Week]]
 +
*[[Willful ignorance]]
 +
*[[List of scientists who became creationists after studying the evidence]]
 +
*A list of [http://members.aol.com/darrwin/things.htm Things Creationists Hate].  It's a BIG list.
 +
*[[Fundamentalist debate tactics]]
 +
 +
[[Category:Pseudoscience]]
 +
[[Category:Religion]]
 +
[[Category:Creationism]]
 +
[[Category:High priority]]

Revision as of 13:11, 25 October 2007

Pseudoscience Alert
This topic is a pseudoscience, and is not accepted by the scientific community as a valid discipline.
Although it may use scientific terminology, it does not use scientific methodology.
Remember: just because it sounds right doesn't mean it's actually right.

Generally considered to be Bullshit, Creationism is a teleological explanation of existence, specifically, that all was created by God, and that there is a purpose to all creation. Underpinnings of creationism rest in Fundamentalist Christian theology. In recent years, there have been attempts to come up with scientific rationalizations for these beliefs. Intelligent Design and creation science are two labels that have been applied to creationism in an attempt to create scientific legitimacy. The Discovery Institute is the leader in finding quasi-scientific rationale for creationism through the Wedge strategy.

Contents

Sects

Creationist sects are usually described as either "Old Earth", or "Young Earth", however creationism is usually not deist in nature; that is, most creationists do not believe that a disinterested God created the universe and its laws as described by science. Not all creationists fall neatly into categories, however there are two main branches.

Old Earth Creationists

Main article: Old Earth Creationism

This sect, also known as OEC generally believes the geologic evidence of deep time, and may accept some form of theistic evolution or Intelligent Design. They generally believe in Noah's flood, although perhaps in some modified more local form.

Young Earth Creationists

Main article: Young Earth Creationism

This sect, also known as YEC, rejects the concept of geologic time in favor of Genesis Literalism. They usually rely on Usherian dates rather than radiocarbon dating or other scientific methods. They completely reject evolutionary biology and modern geology. Also, physical constants, such as the speed of light, are often viewed as "inconstant" to explain phenomena such as starlight.

Intelligent Design

Main article: Intelligent Design

Intelligent Design (ID) is an idea fundamental to the "mainstreaming" of creationism. It is the teleologic argument or belief that complexity requires design. Emergence and complexity theory are inherently incompatible with ID.

Two Creation Stories

According to Genesis 1, God creates the world in six days, resting on the seventh, with Man and Woman being created simultaneously, after the plants and animals. However, according to Genesis 2, God creates Man, then the plants and animals, then Woman. Which is right? RationalWiki editors eagerly await a reply from creationists.

See also

Personal tools
Namespaces

Variants
Actions
Navigation
Community
Tools
support