Creationism vs. Darwinism A Comparative Analysis

Creationism vs. Darwinism Abstract An analysis of creationism, and its various forms, is undertaken in order to determine basis for creationist beliefs. Additionally, Darwinism is explored and the differences between Creationism and Darwinism are analyzed. Despite overwhelming evidence that supports the existence and validity of Darwinism, there are still arguments made that attempt to discredit evolution. The battle between Creationists and Darwinists extends beyond science and religion and has proliferated academia. Although this issue has often been presented before the courts at a federal level, Creationists have repeatedly lost their claims. There has been a longstanding debate between creationists and Darwinists regarding how living creatures came into existence. The conflicts between these two schools of thought have even impacted what is taught in schools. Despite the overwhelming evidence supporting evolution and Darwinism, there are many creationists that do not hold biological evolution to be a part of their tenets. While many would believe that creationists can be lumped together into a single group, there are, in fact, several different types of creationists. For instance, Old-Earth Creationists accept the evidence for an ancient earth but still believe that life was specially created by God, and they still base their beliefs on the Bible (Isaak, 2000). On the other hand, Young-Earth Creationists use a literal interpretation of the Bible as the core of