creationists
Divine origin advocates
Creationists are people who believe the universe and life originated from divine creation rather than natural processes like evolution.
The term usually refers to those who interpret religious texts literally, particularly the Genesis account of God creating the world in six days.
Creationists pushed to include intelligent design in the science curriculum.
The word often appears in debates about what should be taught in public schools.
Strict adherence to core tenets
- literalismExact meaning only
- biblicalOf sacred texts
- GenesisFirst biblical book
- antievolutionOpposing species change theory
Worshipped supernatural being
- GodSupreme spiritual authority
- almightyHaving complete power
- omnipotentHaving boundless power
- sacredWorthy of reverence
holy · transcendent · providence · eternal · supreme · worship · faith · design
Species changing over generations
- DarwinismNatural selection theory
- speciationFormation of distinct species
- fossilsPreserved ancient organism traces
- paleontologyStudy of ancient organisms
radiometric · abiogenesis · uniformitarianism · secular · atheism · materialism · naturalism · debate
Strict original-doctrine adherent
- evangelicalZealously advocating beliefs
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- orthodoxConforming to established belief
- scriptureSacred religious writings
canonical · exegesis · hermeneutics · doctrine · dogma · patriarchs · prophetic · Mosaic
fundamentalism
Strict adherence to core tenets
- literalismExact meaning only
- biblicalOf sacred texts
- GenesisFirst biblical book
antievolution · Adam · Eve · Noah · ark · flood · Eden · fall · inerrancy · apologetics
deity
Worshipped supernatural being
- GodSupreme spiritual authority
- almightyHaving complete power
- omnipotentHaving boundless power
sacred · holy · transcendent · providence · eternal · supreme · worship · faith · design · purpose
evolution
Species changing over generations
- DarwinismNatural selection theory
- speciationFormation of distinct species
- fossilsPreserved ancient organism traces
paleontology · radiometric · abiogenesis · uniformitarianism · secular · atheism · materialism · naturalism · debate · controversy
fundamentalist
Strict original-doctrine adherent
- evangelicalZealously advocating beliefs
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- orthodoxConforming to established belief
scripture · canonical · exegesis · hermeneutics · doctrine · dogma · patriarchs · prophetic · Mosaic · covenant
- fringe believerstruthers, conspiracy theorists, flat earthers, QAnon, moon landing deniers
- religious groupscongregation, congregations, sect, parishes, fellowship
- fundamentalistsfundamentalists, true believers, zealots, literalists, dogmatists
creationistsevolutionists
Supporters of species development theory
Darwinists · Darwinians · evolutionary biologists · Charles Darwin · naturalists
creationistsempiricists
Philosophers favoring sensory knowledge
rationalists · secularists · atheists · freethinkers · skeptics