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[[Image:Michelangelo creation-of-sun-and-moon.jpg|right|alt=Young earth creationism|thumb|250px|[[Michelangelo|Michelangelo's]] painting of the creation of the [[Sun]] and [[Moon]].]]
 
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'''Creation''' refers either to that which has been created, e.g. Mark 16:15, “Preach the Gospel to the whole creation,” or to the moment or process by which [[God]] created, e.g. [[Genesis]] is the creation account.  This article deals with the second meaning, according to [[Christian]] [[faith]].
 
  
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[[Creation science]] investigates how God brought the [[earth]] and [[universe]] into being. [[Young Earth Creationism]] demonstrates though multiple lines of evidence that the earth is [[Counterexamples to an Old Earth|approximately 6,000 years old]]. [[Old Earth Creationism]], like [[atheism|atheistic]] [[pseudoscience|evolutionary pseudoscience]], claims that the earth and universe are billions of years old.
 
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[[Creation science|Creation scientists]] also demonstrate that the [[evolution|theory of evolution]] is in [[Counterexamples to Evolution|conflict with the evidence]] provided by the physical sciences and often cite secular scientific sources which agree with them on various points (for further details please see: [[evolution|theory of evolution]]).<ref>http://www.creation.com/content/view/21</ref> [[Theistic evolution]]ists accept an old Earth and believe that evolution occurred, but that it was God’s means of creation.
 
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==Famous Creationists==
 
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The late Dr. [[Henry Morris]] was the founder of the [[Institute for Creation Research]] (ICR), who coined the term “[[creation science]]” and began the modern creation science movement.  He was a scientist and held a master's degree and a [[PhD]][[Category:Creationism]][[Category:Christianity]] in hydraulic engineering from the [[University of Minnesota]].
 
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[[Image:Duanegishpic.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Dr. Duane Gish]]
 
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Dr. [[Duane Gish]], now retired, was a scientist ([[chemistry]]), a member of ICR, and a prolific debater for the Young Earth creationist cause.
 
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Dr. [[Henry Morris]] said of Gish, “at least in our judgment and that of most in the audiences, he always wins.”
 
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Dr. [[Carl Wieland]] with [[Creation Ministries International]]
 
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Dr. [[Jonathan Sarfati]] is a scientist (chemistry), [[chess]] champion, and Young Earth creationist, who works for [[Creation Ministries International]] in [[Australia]].
 
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He has written a number of books refuting evolutionary arguments and various theological arguments that try and accommodate evolution or an old Earth.
 
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[[Ken Ham]] is a Young Earth creationist, a founder of the American branch of [[Answers in Genesis]], and prime mover of the Petersburg, Kentucky [[Creation Museum]].
 
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Dr. [[Hugh Ross]] is a scientist (astronomy), a progressive creationist, and founder of [[Reasons to Believe]].
 
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He considers nature to be the 67th book of the Bible.
 
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==Creation in Non-Christian Religions==
 
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Most [[religion]]s of the world have their own versions of creation, some of which are similar to Christian beliefs and some of which are very different. The following discussions are presented in chronological order from older religions to more recent religions such as [[Islam]].
 
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===Creation in Judaism===
 
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The teachings of [[Judaism]] are based on Genesis, as in Christianity; however, significant [[liberal]] Jewish authorities also believe in the [[theory of evolution]], and that this theory is not incompatible with biblical accounts of creation.<ref>"Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design." Rabbinical Council of America. December 27, 2005.  http://www.rabbis.org/news/article.cfm?id=100635</ref>
 
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===Creation in Hinduism===
 
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[[Hindus]] believe that [[Brahma]], one of their three principal [[deity|deities]], created the universe, while [[Vishnu]] is the preserver of the universe.<ref>"Beliefs (Hinduism)." BBC. July 31, 2003. http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/beliefs/intro_1.shtml</ref> Hinduism has its own form of evolution, and is generally considered to be compatible with the current "scientific" theory of evolution.<ref>Moorty, J.S.R.L.Narayana. "Science and Spirituality: Any Points of Contact?" 1995. http://www.well.com/user/jct/science.html</ref>
 
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===Source of the Universe in Buddhism===
 
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The Buddhist [[concept]]ion of the "source", substratum, "[[womb]]" or "[[matrix]]" of the universe is referred to by the [[Sanskrit]] term "Garbha" as seen in one of the three Sanskrit words for the "[[ultimate]]": 1. "Dharmakaya", 2.  "Tathagata Garbha" and 3. "Dharma Dhatu". These three words are all represented by the word "[[Dharma#2. Dharmakaya - Tathagata Garbha - Dharma Dhatu as Source of the Universe|Dharma]]".  These are the [[ultimate]] [[reality]] that one realizes at [[enlightenment]]. These three Sanskrit words (especially "Dharmakaya") is the closest concept that [[Mahayana]] Buddhism has that fairly closely resembles the [[Judaism|Judeo]]-[[Christian]] "[[creator]] [[God]]" although it is not accepted by [[Theravada]] Buddhists and is not well known among most common Buddhists who are neither serious scholars nor practitioners of the religion. This is why both many non-Buddhists and [[liberal]] beginner "Buddhists in name only" (see [[RINO]]) especially in America, misunderstand Buddhism thinking it denies the existence of God or a primary [[causation|causative]] being of the [[universe]]. Those who suggest this misconception have not studied Buddhist esoteric [[Sutra]] teachings on these three terms "Dharmakaya" - "Tathagata Garbha" - "Dharma Dhatu". These terms imply timeless, [[eternal]]ity, [[omniscience]], [[omnipotence]], [[omnipresence]], inscrutability and [[immutability]].
 
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===Creation in Islam===
 
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[[Muslims]] attribute creation of the universe to [[Allah]]. The [[Qur'an]] does not have one cohesive story of creation, but it does say that the Earth and the rest of the universe were created over six "days," which may not be the same length of time as a modern day.<ref>"The Origin of Life - an Islamic Perspective. Islam for Today. Accessed March 6, 2011." http://www.islamfortoday.com/emerick16.htm</ref> "Young-Earth creationism is wholly absent in the Muslim world."<ref>Hameed, Salman. "Bracing for Islamic Creationism." December 12, 2008. Science Magazine, Vol. 322 pp. 1637-1638. http://helios.hampshire.edu/~sahCS/Hameed-Science-Creationism.pdf</ref>
 
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===Creation in Less Common Religions===
 
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Versions of creation in ancient, indigenous, Eastern [[shamanic]], and relatively obscure religions are often referred to as "creation stories" or "creation myths." (Note: in this usage, the word "myth" does not necessarily imply that the story is untrue, but that it is a traditional or legendary story.<ref>http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/myth</ref>) Here are some examples:<ref>"Creation Myths" http://www.magictails.com/creationlinks.html</ref><ref>"Creation Stories from around the World" http://www.gly.uga.edu/railsback/CS/CSIndex.html</ref>
 
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* [[Babylonians]] believed that the heavens, Earth, and non-human life were created by Marduk, the four-eared, four-eyed giant who became ruler of the gods after defeating an army of [[dragon]]s and [[monster]]s. These things were created from the body of Tiamat, who was a descendent of the water gods like Marduk, and who ruled the defeated army of dragons and monsters. Human life was created by Ea, god of the rivers, and Nintu, the birth-goddess, out of [[clay]] from the Earth and [[blood]] and spittle from other gods.
 
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* According to [[Hopi]] [[Native Americans]], the Creator, Taiowa, and his "nephew," Sotuknang, created the finite with four separate acts of creaton. 1) Gathering [[matter]] to create nine solid worlds. 2) Gathering [[water]]s to create seas. 3) Gathering [[air]] to make winds and breezes. 4) Creating life, starting with Spider Woman, who created all other life forms.
 
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* Native [[Hawaii]]ans believe that life forms of the sea, air, and land were created from the unions of various entites of darkness and half-darkness. Humanity came about through the union of La'ila'i (the first woman), Ki'i (the first man), and Kane (a god).
 
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* The [[Mayans]] believed that everything was created by Tepu and Gucamatz. Whatever they thought about came into being. Advanced beings were created so that the creators could be [[praise]]d. Advanced beings were first made of clay, then wood, but these did not work so they were wiped out in a [[flood]]. New beings were formed with the help of Mountain Lion, [[Coyote]], [[Parrot]], and Crow.
 
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There are many other creation stories that are much longer and more complex.
 
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==Creationists in the world==
 
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As described in a 2011 IPSOS <ref>http://www.ipsos-na.com/download/pr.aspx?id=10670</ref> study.
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Creationist
 
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! Evolutionist
 
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! Not sure
 
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| [[Saudi Arabia]]
 
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| 75%
 
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| 7%
 
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| 18%
 
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| [[Turkey]]
 
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| 60%
 
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| 19%
 
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| 20%
 
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| [[Indonesia]]
 
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| 57%
 
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| 11%
 
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| 32%
 
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| [[South Africa]]
 
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| 56%
 
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| 18%
 
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| 26%
 
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| [[Brazil]]
 
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| 47%
 
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| 22%
 
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| 31%
 
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| '''[[USA]]'''
 
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| '''40%'''
 
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| '''28%'''
 
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| '''32%'''
 
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| [[Russia]]
 
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| 34%
 
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| 26%
 
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| 40%
 
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| [[India]]
 
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| 33%
 
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| 39%
 
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| 28%
 
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| [[Mexico]]
 
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| 32%
 
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| 34%
 
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| 34%
 
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| [[Argentina]]
 
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| 26%
 
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| 37%
 
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| 38%
 
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| [[Poland]]
 
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| 25%
 
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| 38%
 
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| 37%
 
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| [[South Korea]]
 
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| 24%
 
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| 41%
 
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| 35%
 
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| [[Canada]]
 
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| 22%
 
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| 45%
 
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| 33%
 
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| [[Italy]]
 
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| 21%
 
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| 40%
 
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| 39%
 
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| [[Australia]]
 
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| 15%
 
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| 51%
 
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| 34%
 
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| 13%
 
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| 55%
 
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| 33%
 
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| [[Germany]]
 
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| 12%
 
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| 65%
 
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| 23%
 
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| 55%
 
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| 34%
 
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| [[China]]
 
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| 11%
 
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| 64%
 
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| 25%
 
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| 11%
 
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| 53%
 
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| 37%
 
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| 60%
 
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| 30%
 
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| 10%
 
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| 68%
 
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| 21%
 
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| [[France]]
 
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| 55%
 
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| 36%
 
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| 61%
 
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| 31%
 
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| '''Total'''
 
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| '''28%'''
 
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| '''41%'''
 
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| '''31%'''
 
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That may explain why Europe is such a mess at this time; however, this does not explain why Middle Eastern countries are in such poor conditions. Perhaps Christian creationism has a positive effect while Islamic creationism has a negative one.
 
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== Biblical creation magazines and journals ==
 
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''See also:'' [[Biblical creation journals]]
 
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Some prominent biblical creation magazines and journals are given below:
 
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*[[Creation magazine]]
 
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*[[Journal of Creation]] - Peer reviewed
 
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*[[Creation Research Society Quarterly Journal]] - peer reviewed
 
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== See also ==
 
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*[[Creationism]]
 
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*[[Evolution]]
 
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*[[Creation vs. Evolution Videos]]
 
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*[[Essay: Sharing your Christian/creationist videos on the internet]]
 
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*[[Atheist Creationism]]
 
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*[[Creation vs evolution essays]]
 
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*[[Dharma#2. Dharmakaya - Tathagata Garbha - Dharma Dhatu as Source of the Universe|Buddhist Creator Source of the Universe]] in [[Esoteric]] [[Mahayana]] [[Buddhism]]
 
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==External links==
 
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*[http://associationforcreation.org/ The International Association For Creation]
 
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*[http://creationnetwork.org/ The Creation Network]
 
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*[http://visitcreation.org/ The Big Map of Creation]
 
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*[http://creation.com/ Creation Ministries International]
 
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*[http://creationrevolution.com/ Creation Revolution]
 
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{{Creation vs. evolution}}
 
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==References==
 
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{{reflist|2}}
 
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[[Category:Creation]]
 

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