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[[Universal creationism]] is a fundamental tenet of the major monotheistic religions. [[Human creationism]] is also a tenet expressed or implied. Some form of [[biological creationism]] with the creator identified as God has traditionally been believed among adherents of the major monotheistic religions. Because of the acceptance of [[evolutionism]] among many intellectuals, [[biological creationism]] has lost influence. However, in recent decades a movement has arisen to defend creationism on theological, philosophical, and scientific grounds. This is commonly called simply ''creationism''. | [[Universal creationism]] is a fundamental tenet of the major monotheistic religions. [[Human creationism]] is also a tenet expressed or implied. Some form of [[biological creationism]] with the creator identified as God has traditionally been believed among adherents of the major monotheistic religions. Because of the acceptance of [[evolutionism]] among many intellectuals, [[biological creationism]] has lost influence. However, in recent decades a movement has arisen to defend creationism on theological, philosophical, and scientific grounds. This is commonly called simply ''creationism''. | ||
Various types of | Various types of ''creationism'' may also be distinguished based on the grounds and arguments employed. Thus there is religious or theological creationism, philosophical creationism, and scientific creationism. In practice, these types of ''creationism'' often overlap. However, scientific creationism, especially [[intelligent design]], employs scientific arguments and avoids religious or theological references. | ||
* [[Creationism|Religious Creationism]] is the belief that the universe and life on Earth were created by an almighty deity. The position has a deep rooted foundation in scripture, which is relied upon for insights regarding the history of the world. Within the creationism camp can be found [[young earth]] and [[old earth]] advocates. | * [[Creationism|Religious Creationism]] is the belief that the universe and life on Earth were created by an almighty deity. The position has a deep rooted foundation in scripture, which is relied upon for insights regarding the history of the world. Within the creationism camp can be found [[young earth]] and [[old earth]] advocates. | ||
