Science

Science means “knowledge” and refers to a process by which we learn about the natural world. There are two different kinds of science; observational and historical. Historical science deals with the past and is not directly testable or observable so it must be interpreted according to your worldview.

The Foundation of Science

The Bible is the foundation for science. Non-Christians must borrow biblical ideas—such as an orderly universe that obeys laws—in order to do science. If naturalism were true—if nature is “all there is”—then why should the universe have such order? Without the supernatural, there is no basis for logical, orderly laws of nature.

What Is Science?

In its original form science simply meant “knowledge.” Now, the denial of supernatural events limits the depth of understanding that science can have and the types of questions science can ask. Although naturalistic science claims to be neutral and unbiased, it starts with this bias. Making a distinction between operational (observational) science and historical (origins) science helps us to understand the limitations of these naturalistic presuppositions in science.

Do Creationists Reject Science?

For those who haven’t already made up their minds before hearing us out—or reading what we’ve written many times on this website—are we truly against science? Not at all! Like other creationist groups Answers in Genesis affirms and supports the teaching and use of scientific methodology, and we believe this supports the biblical account of origins. So why all the disagreement?

Science Producing Life?

The chemical origin of life remains the “holy grail” of evolutionists seeking to explain how life randomly emerged. Lifeless randomly interacting chemicals would have to be able to create the informational blueprint for an organism and the code to transmit that information, as well as a system for deciphering and implementing that code. Despite often-sensationalized headlines to the contrary, nothing in biology has ever been observed to do this.

Science Topics

What Is Science?

Observational science is testable and repeatable, whereas historical (origins) science is extrapolation of current rates and processes back into the past.
Astronomy

Astronomy gives us glimpses of the incomprehensible size and complexity of the universe—proclaiming the infinite majesty and power of God.
Biology

Biology, the study of living things, is a rich science filled with intricacy and complexity that demands the presence of an intelligent Creator God.
Chemistry

Chemistry, the study of the elements that make up matter, powerfully demonstrates the complexity of life and the inability of chemicals to produce life.
Environmental Science

How should we view climate change, global warming, environmental conservation, and biblical stewardship? Where does the Ice Age fit into biblical history?
Fossils

Is the fossil record millions of years old, or is it powerful evidence for the global Flood of Genesis? And where are the transitional fossils and missing links?
Genetics

DNA, the information stored within it, and the processes surrounding it are clear evidence of the need for an intelligent Creator God.
Geology

While many think rock formations and rock layers are evidence of an old earth, the Bible’s history and the rocks themselves teach a different story.
Human Body

The human body is an absolute marvel of design. The intricate combination of muscles, bones, organs and tissues is a symphony that cries out for a Creator.
Mathematics

The characteristics of math reflect characteristics of God, its Creator.
Physics

The laws of physics are fine-tuned for life—exactly what we would expect if the universe were intelligently designed.
Technology

Humanity has utilized God-given intelligence and an orderly universe to create some breathtaking and astonishing inventions and technologies.

Articles About Science

Book Chapter
T-Minus 9—A Biblical Creationist in a Rocket Science World

Aug. 20, 2024 from Rocket Science Confirms the Bible
How a rocket scientist went from NASA to Answers in Genesis.
The Copernican System & the Bible

Feb. 19, 2024
For 15 centuries before Copernicus, the geocentric model had been the dominant cosmology. So what then was Copernicus’ contribution?
Magazine Department Article
Tracing the Truth About Tears

Dec. 10, 2023 from Answers Magazine
Tears teach us about our Creator’s creativity, compassion, and care.
Magazine Department Article
Faster Than You Think

Sept. 17, 2023 from Answers Magazine
Many things we see around us have developed faster than we might imagine possible.
What Is the Malcolm Effect?

Aug. 12, 2023
When scientific overconfidence leads to disaster
Year in Review: Top Science News for 2022

Dec. 30, 2022
From Giant Millipedes to Giant Pterosaurs, Looking Back at 2022 Science Stories.