(General introductory information for reporters and researchers)
Creationism is sometimes in the news. Here are some general
introductory comments and references for finding appropriate
spokespersons or to locate specific detailed information, as
desired. We prefer the term: "creation science." But if a
reporter strongly feels that religious aspects need to be
mentioned, please consider terming the debate over origins as:
Creation Science vs. the Religion of Evolution (or:
evolutionism, as most appropriate). There are two (often
overlapping) types of "creationism." They are "Biblical
Creation" and "Scientific Creation." Biblical Creation - Using
Bible texts to defend creation theory. A few primary texts
include: Genesis, chapters 1 to 12 - from the 6 days of Creation
till the Great Flood (1700 years later), then until just after
the Tower of Babel and the dispersion of the nations. Exodus
20:11 (in the middle of the Ten Commandments, this verse states
in part: "For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth,