User:A2the2ndpower/sandbox/Creationism Vs. Evolutionism

Creationism- The Idea that heaven and earth was created and designed by a God in heaven. Not only is being a creationist believing that God created the heavens and the earth but its also believing that he created man and woman. Those who believe in creationism are considered to be creationists. Creationism is strictly believing that there is an ultimate creator who is God himself rather than evolution which believes that everything that is here on earth for example People and animals all formed naturally without a creator.

Evolutionism- Charles Darwin, an English naturalist and geologist, is the man behind the theory of evolution, which states all species of life have descended from common ancestors. His 1859 book, On the Origin of Species was accepted as 100% factual by many scientists during this time period. He was one of the first to publish works of this sort of topic, which is why he is dubbed the father of evolution. People had mixed feelings regarding On the Origin of Species, due to the fact that it went against what creationism and the bible states and set reason and belief apart from each other. Should the bible be considered to be completely true and factual, or must we interpret its meanings for ourselves?

Scopes Trial- In 1925 John Scopes violated Tennessee law by teaching evolution to the children in his class. In the trial it was brought up that the bible should not be taken 100% literally. Scopes was fined $100 when everything was all said and done.

More Recent- Bill Nye vs Ken Ham debate over evolution and creationism. Both men obviously have very different view parts regarding the topics. Nye ultimately values rationality, and therefore starts with evidence to find answers, typically the earth. Ham interprets the bible as fact and looks to the book for answers.

Whats going on today- There is much controversy between what ought to be taught in schools wether that be creationism or evolutionism. Interestingly, it does not come down to each and every individual school but rather each school must adhere to whatever the guidelines and regulations are that the state has set.

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