“Creationism” (Biblical Creation)

From The New Answers DVD 2

'Creationism': an Origin Myth?

Is there any merit to the idea that Genesis was written as myth, like Ancient Near Eastern myths? While some details are similar, they are told in a style that highlights the contrast between pagan myths and historical reality.

A Historical Genesis

We understand the difference between historical and observational science and between fallible man and infallible God. The observable principles and facts of science do not contradict biblical Christianity. We maintain that Genesis 1–11 is history, not fictitious “storytelling” by ignorant, primitive people. We choose to trust the Word of the God who knows.

Arguments of 'Creationism' We Should Not Use

Why would we advise against using some arguments that appear to support creation? Simply put, some arguments are wrong, even if what they are arguing for is ultimately right. We would do a disservice to our witness for Christ by knowingly using bad argumentation.

'Creationism' - Can You Teach It?

Darwinists promote the myth that the U.S. Supreme Court has banned teaching 'creationism' or biblical creation. Yet the National Center for Science Education, the leading advocate of teaching evolution in government schools, admits that the courts have established only five basic standards.

“Creationism” (Biblical Creation) Topics

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  Arguments to Avoid

  There are several popular arguments that creationists should not use simply because they are outdated or contain misinformation.

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  Creationism in Schools

  Should Christians push for legislation to have “creationism” or Intelligent Design taught at their local public school?

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  Creation Myths

  Numerous cultures across the globe contain myths and legends relating to the creation of the world.

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  Old-Earth Creationism

  Many Christians try to fit millions of years and evolution into the biblical text. This compromise does great damage to the authority of the Bible.

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  Young-Earth Creationism

  Young-earth creationists believe that God created the universe, and everything in it, recently because this is what the Word of God clearly teaches.

Articles About “Creationism” (Biblical Creation)

• The Earth: Formed for a Purpose

  

  July 20, 2022

  Since God created the earth to be inhabited and has communicated that to us clearly, we can have hope in this world.

• In-Depth Article

  Creation Stories from Around the World

  

  April 11, 2022 from Answers in Depth

  Ancient cosmogonies from Egypt, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Korea contrast with Genesis, which highlights the scientific plausibility of the biblical account.

• Fact Checked: No Conspiracy Here (But a Lot of Fallacies There)

  

  Feb. 10, 2021

  Responding to Snopes: Fallacy-ridden article fails to "fact-check" creationsts, but succeeds in spreading misinformation about the Bible, Christians & science.

• False History of Creationism Is Full of Beans

  

  Dec. 22, 2020 from Answers in Depth

  Phil Vischer apparently does not accept the history recorded in Genesis, and seems unaware of the science that confirms creation and the biblical timescale.

• Theophilus: Second Century Creation Apologist

  

  Sept. 8, 2020

  Theophilus, an early Church Father, argued against pagan philosophy by using Genesis and pointing to a young creation.

• Magazine Department Article

  Common Misconceptions About Creation

  

  Feb. 11, 2020 from Answers Magazine

  As Christians, we must be careful to discern sound ideas from falsehoods so that we may honor Christ and proclaim the truth of his Word—starting in Genesis.

• Creation Invasion in Europe

  

  Dec. 26, 2016

  Recently the magazine Scientific American published two articles accusing creationists of being anti-science and lamenting the supposed threat to science.

• Magazine Department Article

  A Passion for Truth

  

  July 1, 2016 from Answers Magazine

  As you peruse the event-filled life of Del Tackett, you are left with a single impression—passion.

• Discovering or Destroying the “Recipe for Belief in Creationism”?

  Dec. 22, 2014

  BioLogos attempts to convince Christians to believe in evolution and millions of years and reject the clear teaching of the inerrant Word of God.

• Magazine Department Article

  Creation Conference

  Oct. 1, 2013 from Answers Magazine

  This August, the Seventh International Conference on Creationism convened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

• Book Chapter

  7.9 Danger No 9: Loss of Creation Concepts

  Feb. 21, 2013 from Did God Use Evolution?

  We must distinguish clearly between research which investigates the creation around us, and contemplation of the beginnings of creation.

• Magazine Department Article

  Giant Controversy Without Cause

  

  Jan. 1, 2013 from Answers Magazine

  Controversy erupted over an out-of-the-way exhibit at a new visitor center at the Giant’s Causeway off Northern Ireland’s coast.

• Columnist Believes Creationists Have Abandoned Reason

  Aug. 25, 2012 from News to Know

  Belfast columnist believes creationists are deluded people who have abandoned reason.

• Insults and Misconceptions of Creationism

  June 23, 2012 from News to Know

  “The best place to go for original thinking on the left” drips with insults and common misconceptions about creationism.

• Book Chapter

  1.3 The Basic Assumptions of Creationism

  May 10, 2012 from Did God Use Evolution?

  Theories and models of the various creation disciplines are based on the following presuppositions, each of which is diametrically opposed to evolutionary assumptions.

• The “Sin of Creationism”

  Feb. 11, 2012 from News to Know

  Evolution Weekend slated to tell about “the sin of Creationism.”

• Not Ashamed to Be a Creationist Pastor

  July 19, 2010 from Answers Update

  The world constantly screams to pastors that the literal six-day creation is just a Bible story. But Scripture lays out the truth.

• Magazine Department Article

  Creation to Christ in Twenty Minutes

  July 1, 2010 from Answers Magazine

  A lot has changed since JD Crowley began working with tribal peoples in Cambodia 16 years ago.

• Feedback Article

  Is Christian Orthodoxy a Cult?

  June 11, 2010 from Feedback

  In a local newspaper, a humanist critic accuses creationists of becoming a cult. But biblical authority has always been the basis of orthodox Christianity.

• Difference Between Creationism and Ignorance

  April 3, 2010

  Creationist. Ignorant of the facts. Is there a difference?

• Exaggerated Creation Opposition to New Smithsonian Exhibit

  March 27, 2010

  The creation opposition to a new Smithsonian exhibition has been greatly exaggerated.

• Creationists Only Fighting Half the Battle?

  Jan. 30, 2010

  If Darwinian evolution is only half the story, does that mean creationists are fighting only half the battle?

• Update on Nightline Program on Creation Movie

  Jan. 22, 2010

  The segment that was scheduled to have been broadcast Friday evening on ABC-TV’s Nightline program about the new film Creation—featuring AiG’s reaction to it—has been postponed again.

• Creation in Turkey

  Nov. 14, 2009 from News to Know

  Turkey is a nation uncertain of its identity, and that holds true in the creation/evolution debate.

• Magazine Department Article

  A Creationist Uncovers the Truth

  Oct. 1, 2009 from Answers Magazine

  When a leading physician at a Japanese university discovered suspicious results, he turned to a company in the U.S., headed by a creationist.

• Creation in Germany

  April 11, 2009 from News to Know

  In February we noted a Der Spiegel article on European creationists (which followed a Guardian article that covered British creationists). Now English-language German paper The Local focuses on Bible believers in that country.

• Canadian Creation Debate

  March 21, 2009 from News to Know

  It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for Canadian creationists.

• Those Wacky Creationists

  Feb. 21, 2009 from News to Know

  Stephen Moss of Britain’s The Guardian aims to answer the question “who exactly are” creationists? Will his answer be on target or way off base?

• Watch Interviews with Leading Creation Biologists

  Dec. 5, 2008

  Watch interviews with leading creationist biologists discussing their passion for understanding the Creator.

• Feedback Article

  What About Other Views?

  Nov. 7, 2008 from Feedback

  What do we think about “other creationisms”?

• Creationism: The Biggest Threat?

  Oct. 28, 2008

  Since the evidence is not on their side, some skeptics resort to using fear tactics to attack Christianity. Ken Ham responds.

• Commentators Debate Effects of Palin's Creationist Views

  Sept. 20, 2008

  Commentators continue to weigh in on the nominees for U.S. vice president—and Sarah Palin’s possible creationist views are frequently center stage.

• Marv Knox and His View of Creationists

  April 5, 2008

  The two photographs on a Baptist Standard editor’s piece on fundamentalism are of rioting Shi’ite Muslims and a smiling Ken Ham (AiG president) next to a dinosaur at the Creation Museum. We’ll let you guess how the author, Marv Knox, feels about creationists.

• Media Attempts Expose on Creationist Tours of Secular Museums

  March 22, 2008

  Bill Jack, a worldview expert who is a close friend of Answers in Genesis, went under the camera last night on a Brian Rooney-hosted Nightline exposé attempt on creationist tours of secular museums.

• Secular Response to a New Creationist Science Journal

  Jan. 26, 2008

  There may be no better litmus test to the success of a young-earth creationist project than the furor it creates in the secular press.

• US Doomed If Creationist President Elected: Scientists

  Jan. 12, 2008

  There will be trouble if the United States elects a creation-believing president, according to a scientist representing the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).

• Feedback Article

  Show of Support

  Aug. 3, 2007 from Feedback

  Support for the Creation Museum from scientists and teachers has been tremendous.

• European Legislators Withdraw Resolution

  July 23, 2007

  Further to my article of July 2,2007, the Council of Europe‘s Parliamentary Assembly decided to withdraw their resolution, entitled “The Dangers of Creationism.”

• European legislators see through committee report?

  July 2, 2007

  A committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe—Committee on Culture, Science, and Education, which reports to the Council of Europe—has published a report, with a draft resolution,

• Logic With and Behind Creationism

  Feb. 10, 2007

  A response to Tom Krattenmaker's article “The Bible vs. Science.”

• Why Do They Have So Many Misconceptions?

  June 27, 2006

  Debating evolutionists is one of the things we often have to engage in at the AiG ministries.

• Cartoonist Who Takes Shots at Creationists Wins Pulitzer Prize

  May 22, 2006

  Creationists, intelligent design proponents, and Bible-believing Christians in general have become frequent targets of America’s editorial cartoonists.

• The Simpsons Satire Special Creation

  May 15, 2006

  The popular, long-running TV program “The Simpsons” continued its satirical look at the institution of the family with an episode that aired, ironically enough, on Mother’s Day.

• Creationists—The New Pagans?

  May 9, 2006

  controversy has been heating up, because Guy Consolmagno has declared that a belief in the doctrine of God creating the universe in six days is “pagan superstition.”

• Anglican Leader Rejects Creation

  March 22, 2006

  A recent interview in The Guardian with Dr. Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, is titled “Archbishop: stop teaching creationism."

• Museums Training Volunteers to Combat Creation

  Oct. 3, 2005

  Museums across the United States have begun training their staff and volunteers to become better proponents of evolution

• Lampooning the President on Creation

  April 26, 2003

  The president has made only a few public comments about ceation/evolution.

• Scientific American Admits Creationists Hit a Sore Spot

  March 13, 2003

  Under a barrage of attacks from creationists, Scientific American has published a 10-page cover story admitting the need to abandon old dogmas about dinosaur-to-bird evolution. They just don’t work.

• Creationism Preys upon Public Ignorance?

  July 7, 2000

  The above is the headline that was displayed above a commentary in The Cincinnati Enquirer, the hometown newspaper of Answers in Genesis–USA, on June 28.

• Special Issue of New Scientist Not So Special About Special Creation!

  May 3, 2000

  The British magazine New Scientist joins a long parade of secular media outlets that have been recently blasting creationists and the view of special creation.