Title: Creationism - ReligionFacts
Headings: Creationism
Creationism
Definition: Creationism
Biblical Arguments for Creationism
Non-Christian Creationism
Hinduism and Creationism
Islam and Creationism
Judaism
Raelians
Arguments for Creationism
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Content: As such, evolution is taught in public schools and textbooks throughout the world. While some creationists are content with purely religious reasons for rejecting evolution, most believe their position can be supported by modern science as well. These creationists argue that there are many scientific problems with evolution, as well as evidence that points to an intelligent designer, so creationism is a valid scientific theory. Non-creationists object to this on the grounds that creationism is not supported by scientific consensus, "pseudo-scientific," and ultimately religious in nature, and therefore has no place in mainstream science. Creationists consider this reaction to be evidence of a secular bias and contrary to freedom. It is this issue of public policy that makes creationism more significant than most other minority religious doctrines. Especially in the United States - which combines an especially religious population with especially strong laws on religious freedom - the question of what should be taught in schools about science has brought creationism out of a purely religious context and into politics, the media, multimillion-dollar policy campaigns, and high-profile courtrooms. While there are advocates on both sides that are cordial, the debate can become emotionally charged as individuals and institutions locate this subject within a worldview they are passionate about and seek to defend. This passion also frequently leads to misunderstandings, propaganda, and even willful ignorance of the other side's perspective. This section of ReligionFacts is intended to introduce the reader to the history, concepts, arguments, and varieties of creationism.