What Is Science?
What Is Science?
In its original form science simply meant “knowledge.” When someone says today that they work in the field of science, a different picture often comes to mind. Many people do not realize that science was actually developed in Christian Europe by men who assumed that God created an orderly universe.
Is Answers In Genesis Anti-Science?
Not at all! Answers in Genesis (like other creationist groups) affirms and supports the teaching and use of scientific methodology, and we believe this supports the biblical account of origins.
Two Kinds of Science
To understand what science is, it is helpful to distinguish between operational science and origin science and compare how each one seeks to discover truth. Operational science uses observable, repeatable experiments to try to discover truth. Origin science relies on relics from the past and historical records to try to discover truth.
The Bible Is Our Starting Point for Science
It is because God exists that science is possible. Think about it: the reason the universe is orderly and logical is because a logical God has imposed order on His creation. It’s because God created our minds that we are able to discover the laws of science that He created.
What Is Science? Topics
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Oct. 6, 2019 from Answers Magazine
In today’s world we often hear statements like “science disproves creation” or “science proves evolution.”
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June 25, 2018 from Why Do So Many Reject Creation Science?
On June 5, 2018, a self-described Christian and professor of chemistry published a provocative blog post titled “Talking Science as Christians.”
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Dec. 16, 2017 from Refuting Common Evolutionist Claims
There is no “neutral” starting point; everyone—whether they acknowledge it or not—interprets the “facts” according to a particular worldview.
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Jan. 19, 2017 from Answers in Depth
One of the most popular facets of science right now is forensics. But no investigative science is more accurate than an eyewitness account.
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Oct. 14, 2016 from Answers Magazine
Even atheists admit that people who err about origins aren’t necessarily “ignorant, stupid, or insane.” There is a fourth option.
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Sept. 17, 2016 from Already Compromised
Most people think that the battle over creation and evolution is being fought between “science” and “religion.” But there are two problems with this thinking.
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Jan. 31, 2016 from Answers Magazine
Today we constantly hear warnings that evolution is necessary for science. Oh, really?
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Aug. 29, 2014 from Countering the Culture
Bill Nye’s technique uses the same word science to refer to what is clearly historical science as well as for what is clearly observational science.
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Aug. 22, 2014 from Countering the Culture
Popular Science’s September 2014 issue jumped into an arena that it is unprepared for, and this particular issue should be renamed Popular Spin.
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July 29, 2014 from Evolution Exposed: Biology
Science: Knowledge that is testable, repeatable, observable, and falsifiable - originally developed by men who assumed God created an orderly universe.
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June 12, 2014 from Answers in Depth
Cosmos astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson asserts that religious influence on science intellectually cripples would-be innovators.
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July 1, 2013 from Answers Magazine
The latest message of Bill Nye, “the Science Guy,” is that creation is dangerous and evolution the basis for modern science. Does he truly understand science?
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New Solar Cell: Evolutionary Advancement or Intelligent Design?Feb. 9, 2013
New solar cell design touted as a product of evolutionary understanding.
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Book ChapterProsecution—The Philosophy and Correct Application of ScienceFeb. 9, 2012 from Old-Earth Creationism on Trial
In this chapter we will examine the nature and role of science, as well as the ability and limitations of scientific dating methods.
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Feedback ArticleDeceitful or Distinguishable Terms—Historical and Observational ScienceJune 10, 2011 from Feedback
Is there a legitimate distinction between historical and observational science, or are we being misleading to use those terms? Troy Lacey, AiG–U.S., explains.
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Elaine Ecklund's Survey of ScientistsJuly 24, 2010
In June we discussed the work of Rice University sociologist Elaine Ecklund, whose survey of scientists revealed that, among other things, “the academy seems to have a ‘strong culture’ that suppresses discussion about religion in many areas.” Ecklund now weighs in on the topic in a USA Today opinion piece.
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Magazine Department ArticleDinosaur Doubts Down UnderJan. 1, 2010 from Answers Magazine
An Australian national survey reveals that one in three Australians believes humans and dinosaurs coexisted and thus were not separated by millions of years.
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July 5, 2009 from Answers Magazine
Ever heard one of these claims? Perhaps you’ve even said one yourself. We’ve heard them all—but they’re all false, or at least they imply a falsehood.
Articles About What Is Science?
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Oct. 6, 2019 from Answers Magazine
In today’s world we often hear statements like “science disproves creation” or “science proves evolution.”
-
June 25, 2018 from Why Do So Many Reject Creation Science?
On June 5, 2018, a self-described Christian and professor of chemistry published a provocative blog post titled “Talking Science as Christians.”
-
Dec. 16, 2017 from Refuting Common Evolutionist Claims
There is no “neutral” starting point; everyone—whether they acknowledge it or not—interprets the “facts” according to a particular worldview.
-
Jan. 19, 2017 from Answers in Depth
One of the most popular facets of science right now is forensics. But no investigative science is more accurate than an eyewitness account.
-
Oct. 14, 2016 from Answers Magazine
Even atheists admit that people who err about origins aren’t necessarily “ignorant, stupid, or insane.” There is a fourth option.
-
Sept. 17, 2016 from Already Compromised
Most people think that the battle over creation and evolution is being fought between “science” and “religion.” But there are two problems with this thinking.
-
Jan. 31, 2016 from Answers Magazine
Today we constantly hear warnings that evolution is necessary for science. Oh, really?
-
Aug. 29, 2014 from Countering the Culture
Bill Nye’s technique uses the same word science to refer to what is clearly historical science as well as for what is clearly observational science.
-
Aug. 22, 2014 from Countering the Culture
Popular Science’s September 2014 issue jumped into an arena that it is unprepared for, and this particular issue should be renamed Popular Spin.
-
July 29, 2014 from Evolution Exposed: Biology
Science: Knowledge that is testable, repeatable, observable, and falsifiable - originally developed by men who assumed God created an orderly universe.
-
June 12, 2014 from Answers in Depth
Cosmos astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson asserts that religious influence on science intellectually cripples would-be innovators.
-
July 1, 2013 from Answers Magazine
The latest message of Bill Nye, “the Science Guy,” is that creation is dangerous and evolution the basis for modern science. Does he truly understand science?
-
New Solar Cell: Evolutionary Advancement or Intelligent Design?Feb. 9, 2013
New solar cell design touted as a product of evolutionary understanding.
-
Book ChapterProsecution—The Philosophy and Correct Application of ScienceFeb. 9, 2012 from Old-Earth Creationism on Trial
In this chapter we will examine the nature and role of science, as well as the ability and limitations of scientific dating methods.
-
Feedback ArticleDeceitful or Distinguishable Terms—Historical and Observational ScienceJune 10, 2011 from Feedback
Is there a legitimate distinction between historical and observational science, or are we being misleading to use those terms? Troy Lacey, AiG–U.S., explains.
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Elaine Ecklund's Survey of ScientistsJuly 24, 2010
In June we discussed the work of Rice University sociologist Elaine Ecklund, whose survey of scientists revealed that, among other things, “the academy seems to have a ‘strong culture’ that suppresses discussion about religion in many areas.” Ecklund now weighs in on the topic in a USA Today opinion piece.
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Magazine Department ArticleDinosaur Doubts Down UnderJan. 1, 2010 from Answers Magazine
An Australian national survey reveals that one in three Australians believes humans and dinosaurs coexisted and thus were not separated by millions of years.
-
July 5, 2009 from Answers Magazine
Ever heard one of these claims? Perhaps you’ve even said one yourself. We’ve heard them all—but they’re all false, or at least they imply a falsehood.
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