Creationism is a term with a variety of meanings. Most generally, creationism is the belief that the universe was originally created by God.[http://www.creationism.org/english/index.htm]. Creationism can also mean a belief in a creation according to a literal interpretation of Genesis. Some forms of creationism (especially the more literal forms) conflict with [[evolution|evolutionary ideas]] while others do not.[http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v11/i4/christian.asp]. Not all Christian denominations embrace creationism, with the more literal Genesis interpretations; for example, Pope Pius XII stated that "there was no opposition between evolution and the doctrine of the faith" <ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/library/docs_jp02tc.htm John Paul II, "Truth Cannot Contradict Truth, 1996]</ref>. Many non-Christian sects also have creationist origin stories, including American Indian religions, Hindus, and the Classical Greek and Egyptian polytheistic religions.
== Types of Creationists ==