What are the signs of a creationist?

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In summary: However, the conversation is not solely focused on religion but rather the characteristics and behaviors of creationists. In summary, the term "creationist" refers to individuals who reject scientific evidence and use tactics such as personal attacks, ignoring evidence, and using religious beliefs as evidence to support their views. Creationists also often lack understanding of scientific concepts and may resort to spamming and trolling in discussions. While creationism may have religious origins, it is also a sociological phenomenon that goes beyond religion.
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When I use the term "creationist" I mean people to which any of the following websites apply:

http://www.reandev.com/taliban/

http://drdino.com/

http://emporium.turnpike.net/C/cs/

http://www.icr.org/

http://www.creationresearch.org/

http://www.creationscience.com/onlinebook/

http://www.talkorigins.org/

http://www.answersingenesis.org/

that is just the tip of the iceberg.

signs of a creationist(besides the obvious):

personal attacks

ignoring evidence

using flat out lies as evidence

using the bible as evidence(bible isn't even a resource in english papers)

using a lack of evidence as evidence

strawman

flame

troll

give the "i'm brainwashed" vibe

have no clue what the big bang or evolution actually say(and in many cases can't tell the difference)

spam

all of this brings up one of my favourite quotes of late:
Sayonara³ said:
All creationists are evil and everything they say is a lie.
 
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sorry, this thread does not fit in our guidelines of not posting religious threads.
 
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Kerrie said:
sorry, this thread does not fit in our guidelines of not posting religious threads.

Huh? Creationists are a sociological phenomenon, not a religious one. They may derive their beliefs from religion (though note there are creationsists from all the major religions, so it's not just a sectarian phenomenon), but they at least pretend to be objective and "scientific". ID proponents even get indignant when religious ideas are ascribed to them.
 
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SA, some of the links provided are religious based.
 

What is the definition of a Creationist?

A Creationist is someone who believes in the literal interpretation of the creation story in the Bible, which states that God created the universe and all living things in six days.

Do all Creationists reject the theory of evolution?

No, not all Creationists reject the theory of evolution. Some Creationists believe in a combination of both creationism and evolution, while others reject evolution entirely.

Is Creationism considered a scientific theory?

No, Creationism is not considered a scientific theory because it is not based on empirical evidence or testable hypotheses. It is a belief based on faith and religion.

Are there different types of Creationism?

Yes, there are different types of Creationism, including Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth Creationism, and Intelligent Design. Each type has its own interpretation of the creation story and beliefs about the origin of the universe and life.

Can someone be a Creationist and also believe in science?

Yes, it is possible for someone to be a Creationist and also believe in science. Many Creationists accept certain scientific theories and discoveries, but may reject others that contradict their beliefs about creation.

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