Is Creationism a theory, a fact, or an unsubstantiated belief?

Answer 1

Creationism is neither a theory nor fact.

Creationism is mearly fiction.

Theory: A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.

Answer 2

The Catholic Church has always taught that "no real disagreement can exist between the theologian and the scientist provided each keeps within his own limits. . . . If nevertheless there is a disagreement . . . it should be remembered that the sacred writers, or more truly ‘the Spirit of God who spoke through them, did not wish to teach men such truths (as the inner structure of visible objects) which do not help anyone to salvation’; and that, for this reason, rather than trying to provide a scientific exposition of nature, they sometimes describe and treat these matters either in a somewhat figurative language or as the common manner of speech those times required, and indeed still requires nowadays in everyday life, even amongst most learned people" (Leo XIII, Providentissimus Deus 18).

As the Catechism puts it, "Methodical research in all branches of knowledge, provided it is carried out in a truly scientific manner and does not override moral laws, can never conflict with the faith, because the things of the world and the things the of the faith derive from the same God. The humble and persevering investigator of the secrets of nature is being led, as it were, by the hand of God in spite of himself, for it is God, the conserver of all things, who made them what they are" (CCC 159). The Catholic Church has no fear of science or scientific discovery.

Answer 3

Here is a theory to consider. Quantum physics has come up with the "String Theory". It postulates that all matter, everything that exists, consists of "strings" of vibrating energy. That the arrangement of these strings produces the various forms and types of all matter. The creation account describes God as "speaking" everything into existence. Sound being a vibrating energy... what conclusion would you derive? Seriously.. google or wiki it!

Science has always been man's attempts to explain and understand the things of God.

Answer 4

Scientifically speaking, I guess it would be a theory. There is some evidential support from history and geology.
If you look at modeling, then the creation model is better supported with the available evidence than the evolution model.

Answer 5

It is a fact.. And no it is not worth arguing that point out with anyone.. For man can not mate with an ape and produce other apes and humans it is just not genetically possible. And for a ape to turn into a human is also a genetically impossible thing to happen................................................. But the evolutionist have every right to think what they wish, as well as to believe a lie................ But what evolutionist seems to forget is that everything was created from the same source so there is no wonder there are similarities in all things and yet not be the same thing................

Answer 6

It's not even a theory. Theory is a scientific term.
Creationism is pure fantasy. Making it religion and belief.

Answer 7

It is a theory most unsubstantiated. There is not one tangible shred of evidence to support it, conversely evolution has many points in it´s favour.

Answer 8

A theory. But I think you just asked this to get people to fight each other about the answer. Shame on you!

Answer 9

I would love for the 'theory' of creationism to be taught in schools. It would be torn to shreds.

Answer 10

It can be called a theory, not a scientific theory, however it is based on belief.