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'''Creation science''' is a systematic attempt to show that scientific evidence is consistent with the account of Creation in the Bible— usually with a literal six-day-creation interpretation—rather than the [[Theory of evolution|theory of evolution]].

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Creation science is not accepted by most scientists either in terms of its claims<ref>95% of scientists accept the theory of evolution. Robinson, B.A., [http://www.religioustolerance.org/ev_publi.htm Public beliefs about evolution and creation], Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance, May 7, 2007.</ref> or as a science, {{fact}} but it is claimed by creation scientists that this is due mainly to the worldviews and preconceptions of the scientists, rather than on the basis of scientific evidence{{fact}}.

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Although a belief in God, does not automatically imply a belief in creationisim, it is interesting to note that a poll among United States scientists showed that approximately 55% of scientists believed there is a God <ref> http://www.ovpr.uga.edu/researchnews/97su/faith.html</ref>, while a similar survey found that 93% of members of the [[United States National Academy of Sciences]] do not believe there is a God <ref> http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v394/n6691/full/394313a0.html</ref>

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== Creation Science and Genetic Programs and Biological Information ==

''For more on the topic of the origin of biological information see:''[[Intelligent design]]

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