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Young earth creationists hold that both creation and the [[Evolution|evolutionary position]] are at root tied to [[worldview]]s, and because they are both claims about historical (or prehistorical) events, they depend on untestable assumptions.  At the same time, young earth [[Creation Science|creation scientists]] argue that the young universe view is the explanation that best fits the evidence.

Young earth creationists hold that both creation and the [[Evolution|evolutionary position]] are at root tied to [[worldview]]s, and because they are both claims about historical (or prehistorical) events, they depend on untestable assumptions.  At the same time, young earth [[Creation Science|creation scientists]] argue that the young universe view is the explanation that best fits the evidence.

Most other scientists regard young earth creationism as being unscientific.  Many do so because they believe that things such as [[radiometric dating]] and [[biology|biological]] observations have disproved it, and/or for ideological reasons.  In addition, these scientists may not be aware of the many [[anomaly|anomalies]] associated with the old earth/universe position.

Most other scientists regard young earth creationism as being unscientific.  Many do so because [[radiometric dating]] and [[biology|biological]] observations have disproved it.

== Beliefs ==

== Beliefs ==

: The scientific establishment won't allow creationists to publish.  See [[Suppression of alternatives to evolution]].

: The scientific establishment won't allow creationists to publish.  See [[Suppression of alternatives to evolution]].

* ''Creationists start with a preconception and try and fit the evidence to that.  Evolutionists start with the evidence.''

* ''Creationists start with a preconception and try and fit the evidence to that.  Evolutionists start with the evidence.''

: Both creationists and evolutionists have their worldview as a starting point.  Evolutionists try and fit the evidence into their idea just as much as they accuse the creationists of doing.

: This may be true.

* ''Because they are based on the Bible, creationists are not willing to change their views.  Evolutionists will change their views as new evidence is found.''

* ''Because they are based on the Bible, creationists are not willing to change their views.  Evolutionists will change their views as new evidence is found.''

: Creationists start with the Bible as the foundation of their views, but beyond that are willing to change their views as new evidence is found.  Evolutionists are willing to change the details of how evolution works, but are not prepared to change their basic view that evolution did occur.

: Creationists start with the Bible as the foundation of their views, but beyond that are willing to change their views as new evidence is found.  Evolutionists are willing to change the details of how evolution works, but are not prepared to change their basic view that evolution did occur.

== Arguments for a recent creation ==

== Arguments for a recent creation ==