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[[Image:Blakes imageof creation.jpg|thumb|250px|William Blake's  
[[Image:Blakes imageof creation.jpg|thumb|250px|William Blake's  
"Urizen as the Creator of the Material World" from Europe, A Prophecy. 1794.]]
"Urizen as the Creator of the Material World" from Europe, A Prophecy. 1794.]]
'''Creationism''' is a system of belief which postulates the [[universe]], [[Earth]] and life were deliberately created by an intelligent being, namely [[God]].


'''Creationism''' is a belief system which postulates that the universe, Earth, and life on Earth were deliberately created by an intelligent being.  There are a spectrum of creationist views with two main schools of [[creation]] thought known as ''religious creationism'' and [[intelligent design]].
== Schools of Thought ==
 
== Types of creationism ==
Within the main schools of thought lies differing beliefs with regard to the manifestations of the creation (i.e. universe, organisms, humans).
Within the main schools of thought lies differing beliefs with regard to the manifestations of the creation (i.e. universe, organisms, humans).


* '''[[Universal creationism]]''' - the doctrine or belief that the universe was created by God out of no pre-existent entity. It is thus opposed to all forms of [[pantheism]].
* '''[[Universal creationism]]''' is the doctrine or belief that the universe was created by God out of no pre-existent entity. It is thus opposed to all forms of [[pantheism]].
* '''[[Biological creationism]]''' is the doctrine or belief that the various species or kinds of living beings were created and so are not the product of a naturalistic process. The creator is usually identified as God, the creator of the universe.  It is thus opposed to [[evolutionism]].
* '''[[Human creationism]]''' is the doctrine or belief that each human soul is created, notably by God. It is thus opposed to [[traducianism]].


* '''[[Biological creationism]]''' - the doctrine or belief that the various species or kinds of living beings were created and so are not the product of a naturalistic process. The creator is usually identified as God, the creator of the universe.  It is thus opposed to [[evolutionism]].
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 as 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 creationism or creation apologetics.


* '''[[Human creationism]]''' - the doctrine or belief that each human soul is created, notably by God. It is thus opposed to [[traducianism]].
== Types of Creationism ==
There are a spectrum of creationist views with two main schools of [[creation]] thought known as religious creationism and [[intelligent design]].  


[[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 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 and compliment eachother to make a full worldview worthy of believing. However, scientific creationism, especially [[intelligent design]], employs scientific arguments and avoids religious or theological references.


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.
===Religious Creationism===
The belief that the universe and life on Earth were created by an almighty deity. The position has a deep rooted foundation in the Bible, which is relied upon for insights regarding the history of the world. Within creationism there are [[young earth]] and [[old earth]] advocates.  


* [[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.  
===Pilosophical Creationism===
**[[Biblical creationism]] based on the Bible
The defense of creationism on philosophical grounds. It is related to philosophical arguments for the existence of God and became part of [[natural theology]].
**[[Islamic creationism]] based on the Qur'an


* [[Creationism|Philosophical creationism]] is the defense of creationism on philosophical grounds.  It is related to philosophical arguments for the existence of God and became part of [[natural theology]].
===Scientific Creationism===
The defense of creationism on scientific grounds.  While this arose before [[evolutionism]] it is best known as arguments against [[evolution]] and for one or more scientific hypotheses or theories of [[biological creation]]. This includes [[young earth creationism]], [[old earth creationism]], and intelligent design.


* [[Creationism|Scientific creationism]] is the defense of creationism on scientific grounds. While this arose before [[evolutionism]], for example with the [[scriptural geologists]], it is best known as arguments against [[evolution]] and for one or more scientific hypotheses or theories of [[biological creation]]. This includes [[young earth creationism]], [[old earth creationism]], and [[intelligent design]].
===Intelligent Design===
ID infers that natural laws and chance alone are not adequate to explain all natural phenomena. It is not governed by religious doctrine, nor does it make claims about who the creator was. ID uses no religious texts when forming theories about the history of the world. ID simply postulates that the universe possesses evidence that it was intelligently designed.
* [[Restricted Intelligent Design]] seeks evidence of design by comparing it to human design.
* [[General Intelligent Design]] states that every natural process is intelligently designed.
* [[Extraterrestrial creationism]] is the view that life on Earth was created by a race of extraterrestrials which came to be worshipped by men as gods and described in ancient religious texts.


* [[Intelligent design]] (ID) infers that natural laws and chance alone are not adequate to explain all natural phenomena. It is not governed by religious doctrine, nor does it make claims about who the creator was. ID uses no religious texts when forming theories about the history of the world. ID simply postulates that the universe possesses evidence that it was intelligently designed.
== Introduction to Creationism ==
**[[Restricted Intelligent Design]] seeks evidence of design by comparing it to human design.
For an introduction to creationism, the following articles may be helpful:
**[[General Intelligent Design]] states that every natural process is intelligently designed.
**[[Extraterrestrial creationism]] is the view that life on Earth was created by a race of extraterrestrials which came to be worshipped by men as gods and described in ancient religious texts.


== Introduction to creationism ==
=== Disciplines in creationism ===
:''Main article: [[Disciplines in creationism]]''
Creationism is multidisciplinary, involving [[science]], [[history]], [[philosophy]], and [[religion]]. These disciplines are interdependent, and creationism cannot be understood at all unless it is understood in light of all these disciplines.


For an '''Introduction to creationism''', the following articles may be helpful:
=== Philosophy of science ===
:''Main article: [[Philosophy of science]]''
This is only as good as the philosophy that organizes it. Evolutionism and creationism are based on two different philosophies of science which are similar in many ways, but also bear important differences. It is impossible to understand creationism without understanding its philosophy of science and understanding ''why'' creationists believe it to be correct.


* [[Disciplines in creationism]]: Creationism is multidisciplinary, involving [[science]], [[history]], [[philosophy]], and [[religion]].  These disciplines are interdependent, and creationism cannot be understood at all unless it is understood in light of all these disciplines.
===Epistemology of the Bible ===
* [[Philosophy of science]]: Science is only as good as the philosophy that organizes it.  Evolutionism and creationism are based on two different philosophies of science which are similar in many ways, but also bear important differences.  It is impossible to understand creationism without understanding its philosophy of science and understanding ''why'' creationists believe it to be correct.
Creationists and evolutionists have different views about how the Bible should be used or interpreted. Creationism is based on the belief that the Bible is a historically accurate account of ancient events. Evolutionism is based on the belief that there are no supernatural causes, and asserts that the Bible is either allegorical or mythological, but not historical. It is impossible to understand creationism without understanding the historical accounts in the Bible, and why creationists believe them to be accurate.
* [[Epistemology of the Bible]]: Creationists and evolutionists have different views about how the Bible should be used or interpreted. Creationism is based on the belief that the Bible is a historically accurate account of ancient events. Evolutionism is based on the belief that there are no supernatural causes, and asserts that the Bible is either allegorical or mythological, but not historical. It is impossible to understand creationism without understanding the historical accounts in the Bible, and why creationists believe them to be accurate.
* [[Genesis]]: The book of Genesis accounts provide a great deal more than an account of "Seven days of creation."  They provide an intricate and detailed record of historical events and people that spans around 2,000 years.  It is impossible to understand creationism without understanding the depth and breadth of the history in Genesis, and why creationists believe it actually occurred.
* [[Genesis]]: The book of Genesis accounts provide a great deal more than an account of "Seven days of creation."  They provide an intricate and detailed record of historical events and people that spans around 2,000 years.  It is impossible to understand creationism without understanding the depth and breadth of the history in Genesis, and why creationists believe it actually occurred.
* [[Flood geology]]: A large volume of literature and evidence has been amassed regarding the [[Global flood]] of Noah.  Flood geologists believe that the Earth's geological features can only reasonably by explained with reference to the enormous and horrifying flood covered the Earth 4-5,000 years ago which was recorded and remembered by every culture in the ancient world.
* [[Flood geology]]: A large volume of literature and evidence has been amassed regarding the [[Global flood]] of Noah.  Flood geologists believe that the Earth's geological features can only reasonably by explained with reference to the enormous and horrifying flood covered the Earth 4-5,000 years ago which was recorded and remembered by every culture in the ancient world.
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== History of Creationism ==
== History of Creationism ==
:''Main article: [[History of creationism]]''
:''Main article: [[History of creationism]]''


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== Comparison of Beliefs ==
== Comparison of Beliefs ==
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== Related References ==
== Related References ==
* [http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/compromise.asp Creation Compromises: Gap Theory, Theistic Evolution, Progressive Creation] by Answers in Genesis
* [http://www.icr.org/index.php?module=articles&action=view&ID=164 Theistic Evolution and the Day-Age Theory] by Richard Niessen
* [[Refuting Compromise]] by [[Jonathan Sarfati]]. 2004, ISBN 0-890514-11-9
* [http://www.whoisyourcreator.com/ Who Is Your Creator?] A compendium of mainsteam-media reports that evolutionism is under serious debate and even outright doubt in scientific circles.


*[http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/compromise.asp Creation Compromises: Gap Theory, Theistic Evolution, Progressive Creation] by Answers in Genesis
== See Also ==
*[http://www.icr.org/index.php?module=articles&action=view&ID=164 Theistic Evolution and the Day-Age Theory] by Richard Niessen
* [[Exegesis]]
*[[Refuting Compromise]] by [[Jonathan Sarfati]]. 2004, ISBN 0-890514-11-9
* [[Mutations]]
*[http://www.whoisyourcreator.com/ Who Is Your Creator?] A compendium of mainsteam-media reports that evolutionism is under serious debate and even outright doubt in scientific circles.


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