Fossilized trilobite: Thousands of different types of trilobite thrived in earth’s oceans from the early Cambrian period through the Permian period. They “popped” into the fossil record as a diverse and widespread species…and stayed that way until they went extinct.

Few issues within the faith-based arena cause as much division as the question of creation vs. evolution.  The popular stereotypes portrayed in the media, and unfortunately accepted by many, are those of the religious “Bible thumper” that unquestionably accepts the biblical account of divine, special creation versus the more educated and objective scientist who “follows the evidence wherever it leads” and supports evolution.  As is typical, however, the stereotypes are far from accurate.  In this article, we will review the evidence and show how an objective scientific view should actually oppose evolution and support special creation.

First, we have to define the sides of the debate.  For purposes of this article, we are focusing on creation vs. evolution in terms of biology.  The similar issues related to cosmology, geology, etc. are completely separate from this discussion.  As such, the issue of the age of the earth and universe will be discussed at a later time.  While these topics are often discussed together, they are actually separate. Continue reading →