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[ThePlutoWriter]

Hello everybody,

My name is Joseph, and I am a writer for 'Pluto' newspaper, a part of the University of Central Lancashire.

Every issue, we have a section called 'In Ideas'. In that, we interview a different section/sub-culture of society, in an attempt to get people to learn about this they might otherwise learn about or understand.

This issue, we will be focusing on Creationists, as we feel it is a subject not approached very often.

If you are worried about being mis-represented, then don't be. There is no outside influence on this article. The only words printed will be both my questions and your answers.

If you could leave your name at the top of the post, it would be very helpful. The best set of answers will be printed. For those who do answer and get printed, if you'd like a copy of the issue then please do not hesitate to ask.

Questions are below.

Thank you very much in advance.

Regards,

Joseph.

• What is the basis of the belief of Creationism?
• Who would you regard as the modern pioneer of Creationism? What have they done to publicise your beliefs?
• Why do you follow such a belief?
• Was your belief introduced to you by parents/anybody else or did you garner the information for yourself?
• One argument of those keen to disprove Creationism is ‘What about fossils/dinosaurs/evolution?’ How do you respond to such questions?
• Does Creationism only allow for the word of The Bible or can other outside elements be incorporated into the faith?
• Do you find your views are opposed more so than other beliefs?
• Why do you feel many are quick to discount Creationism?
• Do you feel Creationism can offer a solution to the world's ills or do you see it as more of an individual guide?
• Are you keen to spread your message to others or do you let people decide for themselves if it is right for them?

 

[Floodnut]

Jim Brenneman (additional info in profile, and at floodfilm.com

Hello everybody,

My name is Joseph, and I am a writer for 'Pluto' newspaper, a part of the University of Central Lancashire.

Every issue, we have a section called 'In Ideas'. In that, we interview a different section/sub-culture of society, in an attempt to get people to learn about this they might otherwise learn about or understand.

This issue, we will be focusing on Creationists, as we feel it is a subject not approached very often.

If you are worried about being mis-represented, then don't be. There is no outside influence on this article. The only words printed will be both my questions and your answers.

If you could leave your name at the top of the post, it would be very helpful. The best set of answers will be printed. For those who do answer and get printed, if you'd like a copy of the issue then please do not hesitate to ask.

Questions are below.

Thank you very much in advance.

Regards,

Joseph.

• What is the basis of the belief of Creationism?

Creationism, I think means the belief in literal creation out of nothing, as opposed to evolution. This is what the Bible plainly states. Christians believe the Bible is given by the breath of God, and that as such it is inerrant in all that it affirms. I believe in Creation because it is what the Bible declares. It is found in Genesis, Exodus, Job, throughout the Psalms, in Proverbs, the prophets, and in the New Testament, where we find that it is affirmed by Jesus Christ, for whom the truth of Creation is fundamental and foundational to many of his teachings. Furthermore in the writings of Paul and Peter, as well as in the writing of John, and in the revelation given to John by Jesus, Creation is represented as foundational to not a few Christian Doctrines.
I also believe in Creation because the alternatives are so ludicrous. It is difficult for me to accept an infinite universe, or a universe that just popped out of nothing one day about 13 billion years ago, or 18 billion years ago, depending on which secularist view you prefer.
I find the evidence for Evolution weak, and the search for the "missing link" appears to me to be more a case of a "MISSING CHAIN."
I believe in Creation because of the grandeur, the wonder, the awe and majesty of the world of nature from the minute world of atoms and a microscope slide, to the the wildly large world of the universe and the Hubble images. I believe in Creation because of the fact that my mind ponders the universe and its meaning. My mind and the trove of thoughts, wrong and right that fill it, the conflicts and battles, tells me that I am not just a meaningless mass of chemicals that has made good and responds to stimulii well. I am a human with dignity and I am among those who are the crown of God's creation, of far greater significance than an amoeba or a garden slug.

• Who would you regard as the modern pioneer of Creationism? What have they done to publicise your beliefs?

Authors Whitcomb and Morris in the classic Genesis Flood are easily considered the key pioneers, but lately other writers like Woodmorappe, and the whole staff of Answers in Genesis are doing a great job. AiG has a great website, and they have an excellent selection of literature, they have conferences and speakers with busy itineraries, as well as the Creation Museum under construction at their headquarters near Cincinnati, Ohio in the USA.

Why do you follow such a belief?

This question was already answered in my lengthy response to the first question. But again, I follow the belief in Creation because it is the Truth, and it is what Jesus believed, and it is what the Bible teaches.

• Was your belief introduced to you by parents/anybody else or did you garner the information for yourself?

My parents taught me to believe the Bible. The influence of creationist writers was there also, but I read non-creationist Christians, and studied evolution in School. I tried to believe in evolution AND the Bible, and felt there was no conflict at one time. But when I began to challange secularistic evolution to solve the infinite regression of Cause issue they came up empty. Then I began to see the repeated problem with missing links for all the species, and at the same time I saw that the Bible in its plainest sense teaches Creation. Nobody ever anywhere at any time ever garners information on their own. It is always from sources.

• One argument of those keen to disprove Creationism is ‘What about fossils/dinosaurs/evolution?’ How do you respond to such questions?

Fossils are proof of the truth of the biblical account of the Flood. People say, "Where is the evidence for the Flood?"
And I say, "What evidence would you expect? I would expect millions of dead things buried in hundreds of sedimentary layers all over the planet, and I would expect fossils to extend through multiple layers." The fossils, far from being any DISPROOF, are in fact solid evidence in stone of the account as presented in the Bible. Dinosaurs were created in the last two days of the creation work week, and lived contemperaneously with man. They were taken on the ark in smaller juvenile forms, and survived after the flood for a few years, but new climate conditions and possible hunting pressure by humans and other predators brought them for the most part to extinction.

• Does Creationism only allow for the word of The Bible or can other outside elements be incorporated into the faith?

The Bible is our starting point and basis for understanding all things, including the natural world. The natural world is a declaration of the glory of God when that natural world is rightly viewed according to the Scriptures. But our faith is based on the word of God.

• Do you find your views are opposed more so than other beliefs?

The whole world lies in the power of hte wicked one according to John (First Epistle of John, chapter five), so it seems reasonable for that world to oppose the truth of God's Word, for them to oppose the truth that is God, the Creator. If God is the Creator, then all men are responsible to Him. But they make up the silly notion of evolution in a lame effort to evade their duty of due reverence to the Creator. Whatever I stand for the most boldy is what is opposed. I don't think Creationism is any weaker because of the almost universal oppostion it faces. It is opposed because it stands in the face of the foundation of Secularist idolatry to HUMANITY, that foundation of evolution.

• Why do you feel many are quick to discount Creationism?

I think my answer to the previous question treats this question adequately. Peter says that men are willingly ignorant of the Flood, that is they choose not to believe in it, and this is hand in hand with Creation. The flood is about geological evidence, evidence that points to a young earth created relatively recently by the Word of God out of nothing. They don't want to believe in this Creator to who we are answerable. In addition, publically funded propoganda campaigns and censoring of Creation Science as "Forbidden Religion" as resulted in a glut of Evolutionist PR that has flooded the public forum.

• Do you feel Creationism can offer a solution to the world's ills or do you see it as more of an individual guide?

The world's ills are a result of the actual FALL of our first parents, Adam and Eve in to sin. The world is now subject to all manner of ills, evils, corruption, and decay as a result of their sin. That sin has been passed on to all humans, so human cruelty and evil is also a result of the fall. Understanding the problem correctly is essential to finding the correct solution. That is you must know the bad news in order to receive the GOOD NEWS of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who is the solution to the world's ills. Creation is not some mere private belief. It is the truth, and it is more real than gravity Gravity may pass away, but the Creator is the same: yesterday, and today, and forever.

• Are you keen to spread your message to others or do you let people decide for themselves if it is right for them?

Now that is a nice friendly loaded question. Like there is a dichotomy here? Either I don't spread the message, or people can't decide? So if I spread the message people are not deciding for themselves? So, people who believe the barrage of propoganda, from BBC "Science" programs, to NPR and PBS in the USA, as well as NOVA and DISCOVERY and the evolutionist line that is promulgated in all kinds of nature and animal shows, to an underlying theme in secular films and literature, from Science Fiction to Soap Operas, whew!, people who believe all this influence are making up their own minds, "deciding for themselves what is right for them." This question in and of itself is an example of the propoganda of the pro-evolutionist, anti-Creation forces.
People who believe in evolution, we are to assume, have all decided for themselve? Oh please. From Grammar School, in TV for tots, to teen age bubble gum programs, it is constant Evolutionist propoganda.
And then you present the alternative as either A. Spread the Creationist Message, or B. Let People Decide for themselves. Of course I believe people should decide for themselves, but Creationists should be busily presenting the alternative to Evolutionist hogwash so people have a choice.

 

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

Hello everybody,

My name is Joseph, and I am a writer for 'Pluto' newspaper, a part of the University of Central Lancashire.

Every issue, we have a section called 'In Ideas'. In that, we interview a different section/sub-culture of society, in an attempt to get people to learn about this they might otherwise learn about or understand.

This issue, we will be focusing on Creationists, as we feel it is a subject not approached very often.

If you are worried about being mis-represented, then don't be. There is no outside influence on this article. The only words printed will be both my questions and your answers.

If you could leave your name at the top of the post, it would be very helpful. The best set of answers will be printed. For those who do answer and get printed, if you'd like a copy of the issue then please do not hesitate to ask.

Questions are below.

Thank you very much in advance.

Regards,

Joseph.

I'll keep my answers short and sweet. If you want you can always private message me. I also have a small Creationist site that is hooked to my main ministry site. My name is Matthew Christensen by the way.

• What is the basis of the belief of Creationism?

That can vary between Creationists. For some it is the science. There is good scientific support for the tenets of Creationism. For others it is religious beliefs. There are Creationists in various religions such as Islam and Christianity. For some it is a combination of the two. I would fall into that category.

• Who would you regard as the modern pioneer of Creationism? What have they done to publicise your beliefs?

There would be several I could name. Henry Morris though is a large one even though he is no longer alive. With the book he co wrote called The Genesis Flood he opened the way for many other scientists to take a stand against the idea of Evolutionism that so many scientists had jumped on board with.

• Why do you follow such a belief?

As mentioned above I believe the Bible and also science supports it. There are many problems with goo to man evolution that most people never get to hear about.

• Was your belief introduced to you by parents/anybody else or did you garner the information for yourself?

I became a Christian at about age 23, I'm 29 now. Around a year after becoming a Christian I was watching an evolutionist and creationist debate on the internet. Before this I didn't think much about the subject. I grew up believing evolution and was taught it in public school. During the debate though I found the evolutionist's arguments lacking. After more research I found the science favored the Creationist stance as well as the Bible.

• One argument of those keen to disprove Creationism is ‘What about fossils/dinosaurs/evolution?’ How do you respond to such questions?

Believe it or not I love to collect fossils. I have teeth, claws and parts of egg shells from various dinosaurs. I have done some fossil hunting. The Bible makes mention of at least once dinosaur and I would argue even one other is mentioned elsewhere. I'm talking about behemoth talked about in Job 40. Some Bible commentaries try to say it is an elephant or a hippo but anyone that has been to the zoo will know that the description in Job 40 doesn't match that of those animals. God Created the animals on day 6 along with man. Some dinosaurs, I'm pretty sure not fully grown ones, where also on the ark. It probably didn't take that many generations after the flood though for them to die out because of the ice age that would have happened for a few hundred years and people hunting them down for food, game and protection. The fact that we find so many dinosaur fossils is a sign there was a worldwide flood that buried them. Fossils like the ones we find only form in conditions such as a flood.

• Does Creationism only allow for the word of The Bible or can other outside elements be incorporated into the faith?

I know several nonchristians that are Creationists. You don't have to use the Bible if you don't want but I think any person would be wise to trust in what the Bible has to say.

• Do you find your views are opposed more so than other beliefs?

I find it odd to see how many "Christians" oppose Creationism. There are pastors out there that openly mock Creationists and try to smear their name. In fact it happens all the time on this web site that we are at. It's sad that some "Christians" defend evolution more then they defend Christianity itself.

• Why do you feel many are quick to discount Creationism?

It isn't the popular trend. The media has painted creationists as backwards people that believe in fairytales. I would say it is people that believe humans came from pond scum that believe in the fairytales (said in good humor). To see evidence of this just read the stories that come out when there is a fuss about teaching the doubts of evolution in public schools or by the biased movie that didn't show the real facts from the Scopes trial.

• Do you feel Creationism can offer a solution to the world's ills or do you see it as more of an individual guide?

Creationism has helped scientists in the past make new discoveries. There are things that get hindered in science because goo to man evolution is believed. That being said it certainly won't solve all the world's ills. We live in a fallen world because of sin. The ills will be solved when Jesus has his second coming and things are made like they first were in the Garden of Eden. There will be no more cancer, wars or debates like that one between Evolutionism and Creationism.

• Are you keen to spread your message to others or do you let people decide for themselves if it is right for them?

I want to let both Christians and nonchristians know the truth. That is why I started a web site and minister to people both over the internet and in person. Truth is important and is worth being ridiculed for.

 

[jeffweeder]

What is the basis of the belief of Creationism?

Who would you regard as the modern pioneer of Creationism? What have they done to publicise your beliefs?
Why do you follow such a belief?
Was your belief introduced to you by parents/anybody else or did you garner the information for yourself?

I dont know of too many Gods, who identify themselves as the creator of the heaven and the earth, as the God of the Hebrews does.
As a child walking to primary school one day, around the time of the moon landing, I felt strongly that "God" had to have something to do with all this, but i knew nothing of the bible or any God, my parents never mentioned anything like this.
seek and you will find, and i believe that i have.

One argument of those keen to disprove Creationism is ‘What about fossils/dinosaurs/evolution?’ How do you respond to such questions?

Well fossils form, by being buried rather quickly in running sediment, otherwise they would decompose.

If creation is right, then land animals and man were made on the same day. The discovery of dino tissue-in a t-rex, still soft and stretchy, suggests that theyre not as old as some think. Their are ancient stories that tell tales of huge beasts like dinos, just like the flood stories.

Does Creationism only allow for the word of The Bible or can other outside elements be incorporated into the faith?
Do you find your views are opposed more so than other beliefs?
Why do you feel many are quick to discount Creationism?


Your having faith in the God who has left this account, so no you cant incorporate elements from the outside.

maybe because it involves God, is why they are quick to discount it, after all long ages and evolution leave God out of the picture-at least the picture painted by this Gods account in Gen.
Do you feel Creationism can offer a solution to the world's ills or do you see it as more of an individual guide?

Coming to the belief that the world was created, should lead to God, then hopefully to his son Jesus, so yes it offers a solution, and a good one.
Are you keen to spread your message to others or do you let people decide for themselves if it is right for them?

Both.

 

[vossler]

Welcome Joseph

I'm glad you found us! It would appear you are going about gathering information in a manner worthy of a good reporter.

My name is my ID, I know I'm not very creative.

I would like a copy of the article after it is published. I will PM you my address.

What is the basis of the belief of Creationism?

Observation and the Bible. That's short and simple for me. When I see God's Creation, even as I sit here typing this, I'm held in such awe. What an awesome God it is I serve. Wow! He's absolutely incredible. I cannot fathom how I could ever believe something else.

Who would you regard as the modern pioneer of Creationism? What have they done to publicise your beliefs?

As a child I instinctively knew evolution to be a lie but I didn't know why. It wasn't until I got a hold of much of the material from Answers in Genesis (AiG) that I began to see the whole picture. AiG has produced lots of wonderful material that I've used both with my family and to witness with.

Why do you follow such a belief?

The Word of God says it which corresponds with everything I know and then finally the Holy Spirit convicted my heart of it, therefore I believe it, it's as simple for a believer and yet complicated for an unbeliever as that.

Was your belief introduced to you by parents/anybody else or did you garner the information for yourself?

No my parents had no known view of origins. My foundation for this truth came primarily out of a common sense approach to what I see. Anyone who is honest with themselves will have to acknowledge that there is a Creator. Then when the Creator's own Words confirm that which one already sees, it isn't all that difficult to then believe. The Bible is such an excellent source for knowledge and truth, it's too bad most of us don't realize that.

One argument of those keen to disprove Creationism is ‘What about fossils/dinosaurs/evolution?’ How do you respond to such questions?

Fossils and dinosaurs do nothing to disprove Creationism, they actually are some of the strongest outside sources to support it. Fossils are created during catastrophic events, the flood was a catastrophic event of the first order. Dinosaurs are depicted in many many drawing of early man. How is that? Man typically doesn't draw something he has never seen before, unless of course he's a science fiction writer. Come to think of it maybe that might be a better way to describe evolutionists.

Does Creationism only allow for the word of The Bible or can other outside elements be incorporated into the faith?

No Creationists do allow for outside elements such as science to supplement the Bible. The key here is to supplement, not to change. As long as something from outside the Bible doesn't change the Bible it, in my opinion, can be incorporated into my studies and faith.

Do you find your views are opposed more so than other beliefs?

That's an interesting question. Until recently I would have never guessed that my views would be opposed by so many Christians. I alwasys knew non-Christians felt differently, but I was rather shocked to learn how many Christians did too. Since then I've learned that I wasn't just naive about other Christian views concerning Creationism, but a whole slew of other topics as well.

Why do you feel many are quick to discount Creationism?

Pride! Simply they are not willing to completely submit themselves to a Holy God. The pride of being in control is to great for many to overcome, it is very difficult for man to submit himself to anyone, even God.

Do you feel Creationism can offer a solution to the world's ills or do you see it as more of an individual guide?

Neither, if it can do anything it will draw man to a closer relationship with his Creator through His Word and the Truths held within it. In that sense it is a solution to the world's ills.

Are you keen to spread your message to others or do you let people decide for themselves if it is right for them?

Without a doubt I'm keen to spreading the message, not my message but God's message. People need to be presented with the Truth, I have no fear of evolution ever overcoming creationism as long as they are both accurately presented. The key is that they both need to be presented. When that happens the Truth always wins!



I'll leave you with what Jesus said in John 8:31-32

"If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."​

 

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

Anyone heard anything more from Joseph Viney? They have their paper online so I'll keep watching to see if they run an article on Creationism.

 

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

Just to let everyone know the interview was published. You can read the PDF here.