Evolution and Creation Science

No topic stirs up a fight quicker than evolution. Young earth creation science advocates (and some old earth creationists) have targeted evolution as an enemy to be crushed. Despite all the arguments against evolution, it marches on. In fact, if you do a quick web search, the arguments put forth by young earth theorists are countered by the evolutionists (see BioLogos.org, or TalkOrigins.org, for example).

There is no reason why evolution cannot be a viable basis of belief. One can believe in evolution and be a born-again Christian. These believers are known as "Evolutionary Creationists." (you may also see the term 'theistic evolutionist')

Although evolutionary creationists vary in their positions, from conservative to liberal, there is no reason why a theistic evolutionist cannot be very conservative, believing in an inerrant Bible. At Old Earth Ministries, we always take the conservative position that the Word is inerrant and infallible. It is possible to be a fundamentalist and an evolutionist at the same time.

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Evolutionary Creationism Explained

Evolution - The Bible Taught it First! Evolution is not contrary to God's Word...God's Word actually supports it!
Reproduction and Speciation – Article by Jim Schicatano
A Theological Argument for Evolution - Shows that one can accept both evolution and belief in God
Theistic Evolution - by Carl Drews
The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Entropy – Article by Jim Schicatano
How God Used Evolution - by Glenn Morton

Evolutionary Creationism - Young Earth Rebuttals

Did Darwin Miss the Obvious? - Response to claims about extinction rate vs. speciation rate.
Review of the YEC video Evolution Vs. God
Theistic Evolution Incompatible with Scriptures?
20 Reasons Why Genesis and Evolution Don't Mix? - A review of Appendix 1 of Ken Ham's Book The Lie: Evolution
10 Dangers – Is it dangerous to accept the Theistic Evolutionist theory?
Creation Science Commentary - Evolution Causes Mass Murders? - Answers in Genesis claims evolution made them do it!
Chromosome Count and Complexity - A simplistic, false claim from Kent Hovind

Animal Evolution

Birds from Dinosaurs? - Bruce Malone uses outdated science in his poorly researched work
Origins and Extinctions: A Lesson from the Penguins of the Northern Hemisphere - The Natural Historian
The Amazing Killdeer: Designed for Deception, a Good Creation, or Both? - The Natural Historian
Dinosaur Evolution in the Cretaceous - a commentary on a claim by ICR

Human Evolution

Did Darwin Prove Genesis a Fairy Tale? - by Dr. Dennis Bonnette
Must Human Evolution Contradict Genesis? - by Dr. Dennis Bonnette
Re-Dating Human Fossils - Misrepresentation by Young Earth Theorists

Other Issues

Young Earth Creationism and Evolution – Yes, they believe in evolution!
Stone Blades - The discovery of tools used by human ancestors provides no proof of a young earth
Decontaminating the Church - Our youth are leaving the church because of young earth creationism
It Is All About Teeth – In order to explain carnivorous activity, the young-earth proponent accepts evolution, and some other far-out ideas!
Evolution and the Second Law of Thermodymanics by Ed Morris. Christians should not use the argument that this law is violated by evolution

Young Earth's Hyper-Evolution after the Flood

The Ark Encounter Underestimates its own Hyper-evolutionary Estimate of Speciation - The Natural Historian
Ken Ham’s Biblical Evolution? I Have a Book That Says Otherwise The Natural Historian
Horses in the Bible Contradict Ken Ham's Hyper-Evolution Narrative The Natural Historian
Archive of YEC Hyper-Evolution Articles on The Natural Historian

Articles from other Old Earth websites

Why Should Christians consider Evolutionary Creation? - From BioLogos
When Peer Review Lets You Down: Another YEC Fact-Checking Problem - The Natural Historian
Does Modern Science make Miracles Impossible? - From BioLogos
God and Evolution - Good FAQ about Theistic Evolution
Reconciling the Image of God in Scientific Evolution - From BioLogos
Does Thermodynamics disprove Evolution? From BioLogos
Does the Cambrian Explosion pose a challenge to evolution? - From BioLogos
Transitional Fossils of Hominid Skulls - Supports the idea that transitional forms of hominids do exist to adequately answer this young earth critique
The Lost World of South American Ungulates: A YEC Ungulate Problem From the Natural Historian.
Christian Responses to the Spiritual and Physical Status of Neanderthals - From the Natural Historian.

Theistic Evolution Web Sites

BioLogos.org

Christianity and Evolution (Theistic-evolution.com)

Perspectives on Theistic Evolution

Did you know that you can be a Christian, and believe that the earth is billions of years old? You can even believe in evolution and be a Christian. There is no conflict between science and the Bible...all one needs is a proper understanding how to merge science and the Bible. To learn more about old earth creationism, see Old Earth Belief, or check out the article Can You Be A Christian and Believe in an Old Earth?

Feel free to check out more of this website. Our goal is to provide rebuttals to the bad science behind young earth creationism, and honor God by properly presenting His creation.