Creation Scientists
Scientists and Other Researchers at Answers in Genesis
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Dr. Nathaniel T. Jeanson
Research Biologist, Speaker
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Dr. Terry Mortenson
International speaker and author of The Great Turning Point
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Dr. Georgia Purdom
VP of Educational Content, Director of Research
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Dr. Andrew A. Snelling
Geologist and author of Earth’s Catastrophic Past: Geology, Creation, and the Flood
Can creationists be real scientists?
Many secular and atheist groups mock Answers in Genesis and the Creation Museum for not being scientific. However, some of the most influential scientists past and present have been and are creationists (see below).
Are you a creationist and a scientist?
Would you like to add your name to the list or be involved in our peer review process? If so, please review our scientist inclusion procedure and tell us about yourself (for those who have received a PhD or master’s degree).
Is there evidence of discrimination against creation scientists?
- Contemporary suppression of the theistic worldview
- Do creation scientists publish in secular journals?
- Do creationists publish in notable refereed journals?
- Bias in higher education
- Peer pressure and truth
- Revolutionary Atmospheric Invention by Victim of Anti-creationist Discrimination
- Science magazine refuses to hire creationist
Creation Scientists Topics
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May 23, 2021 from Answers in Depth
An historical overview of Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist and biblical creationist who developed the influential Linnaean classification system in biology.
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Jan. 4, 2021 from Answers in Depth
Dr. Andrew Fabich compares Isaac Newton’s worldview to the “neomodern” worldview that developed after Albert Einstein—and how it relates Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
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July 22, 2020 from Answers in Depth
Gregor Mendel is perhaps one of the most well-known scientists in history.
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Book ChapterThe Nature of the DebateOct. 6, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
We must consider why the scriptural geologists wrote on this subject, summarize the contemporary reactions to their writings, and then analyze the reasons for the reactions of their opponents.
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Research PaperLord Kelvin Revisited on the Young Age of the EarthApril 1, 1999, pp. 14–15
A century ago, Lord Kelvin calculated an upper limit for the age of the Earth.
Articles About Creation Scientists
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May 23, 2021 from Answers in Depth
An historical overview of Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist and biblical creationist who developed the influential Linnaean classification system in biology.
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Jan. 4, 2021 from Answers in Depth
Dr. Andrew Fabich compares Isaac Newton’s worldview to the “neomodern” worldview that developed after Albert Einstein—and how it relates Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
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July 22, 2020 from Answers in Depth
Gregor Mendel is perhaps one of the most well-known scientists in history.
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Book ChapterThe Nature of the DebateOct. 6, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
We must consider why the scriptural geologists wrote on this subject, summarize the contemporary reactions to their writings, and then analyze the reasons for the reactions of their opponents.
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Research PaperLord Kelvin Revisited on the Young Age of the EarthApril 1, 1999, pp. 14–15
A century ago, Lord Kelvin calculated an upper limit for the age of the Earth.
Other Biographies and Interviews of Interest
- David Aikman, journalist
- Basil of Caesarea
- Gary and Meri Bell, underwater photographers
- Hillmon Buckingham, Salvation Army Commissioner
- Betty Cuthbert, Olympic champion
- Thyrza Davey, illustrator and author
- Buddy Davis, sculptor, singer
- Ralph DiCosimo, police officer
- Pete Dobré, creationist photographer
- Ken Duncan, photographer
- Chang-Sha Fang, plant scientist
- Jim Farquhar, geologist
- Sergei Golovin, geophysicist
- David and Doreen Hart
- Johnny Hart, cartoonist
- Paul James-Griffiths, missionary to the New Age Movement
- Robert Jensen, photographer
- Dr. Douglas Kelly, academic theologian
- Dan Lietha, cartoonist
- Dr. George Lindsey, associate professor of science education
- Martin Lloyd-Jones, evangelist
- Prof. Marvin Lubenow, anthropology
- Luther on Evolution, and “What was Martin Luther’s stand on Creation/Evolution?” (Christian Answers Network)
- Lou Moss, photographer
- William J. Murray, son of Madalyn Murray O’Hair
- Michael Oard, atmospheric scientist
- Jules H Poirier, design engineer
- Gary Raymond, law enforcement
- Joe Taylor, paleontologist
- Dr. Ting Wang, lecturer in biblical Hebrew
- Prof. Hannington Enoch, zoologist, by David C.C. Watson, author of Myths and Miracles
- Dr. John Whitcomb, theologian
- John Woodmorappe, geologist
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