What Evolution Is and What It Isn't
Many arguments against evolution are based on an ignorance of what it really says -- an ignorance often due in part to creationist organizations who deliberately spread misinformation in an attempt to make it seem less plausible than it is. This essay clears the air by explaining in plain language what the theory of evolution says and, at least as importantly, what it doesn't say.
Naturalism In Science
Naturalism is one of the fundamental principles of science. However, some creationists attack it and deny its importance, claiming it is an unjustifiable assumption or a product of bias. This essay shows why nothing could be further from the truth and makes the case that science and naturalism are inseparable.
Atheism, Religion and Evolution
Is evolution a religion? Don't you have to be an atheist to accept evolution? Do scientists "believe" in evolution? These questions and more answered.
Has Evolution Been Proven?
Laws in some states mandate warning stickers in textbooks labeling evolution a "controversial idea" or an "unproven theory." Are such criticisms accurate, or do they miss the mark entirely? Learn the answers here.
Evolution Is Just a Theory!
But is that a point against it? This essay examines the scientific definitions of the terms "theory" and "law" to show why it is not, countering a commonly heard but badly misguided anti-evolutionary argument.
Why Evolution Isn't Chance
One of the most fundamental mistakes made with regards to evolution is to assume that it is a process of pure chance or blind luck. This essay clears up that misconception, explaining how nothing could be further from the truth.
The Tornado in the Junkyard A monotonously common creationist argument is that evolution is about as likely as a tornado blowing through a junkyard and assembling a fully functional jumbo jet. Learn why this argument is faulty.
Creationism
What Is Creationism? For newcomers to this website or people unfamiliar with the creation/evolution debate, this essay explains what creationism is, details the differences between different types of creationist, and briefly sketches the goals of the creationist movement.
Why Creationism? Why should creationism exist at all? In this day and age, how can anyone still favor literal interpretations of scripture over science? This essay attempts to explain the motivations of creationists and show what drives them.
Why You Should Fight Creationism Many people regard the creationist movement as "not that big a deal" or "someone else's problem." This essay warns against such complacency and provides compelling reasons to fight against religion masquerading as science.
Why Creationism Isn't Science While the creationists claim they're doing legitimate science, in reality nothing could be further from the truth. This essay explains why, citing sources to show that even creationists themselves are well aware that what they advocate is religion, not science.
Why Creationism Is Harmful to Religion Although many creationist groups claim to be doing God's work in fighting evolution, the truth is that they are doing far more damage to their own faith than to the solid edifice of evolutionary biology. This essay explains why.
On Conspiracies and Mined Quotes Creationists often present quotes "mined" from scientific literature that seem to cast doubt on whether evolution occurs. This essay examines this tactic and shows how scientific debate is a sign of the strength, not the weakness, of a theory.
The Second Law of Thermodynamics: Enough Already! Creationists often make reference to a physical principle known as the Second Law of Thermodynamics, which they claim proves that evolution is impossible. This old and outdated argument is refuted thoroughly, showing how it was wrong from the start and based on nothing more than a misunderstanding of science.
What Good is Half a Wing? Transitional fossils and intermediate structures that show fine-grained change in living things are among the most compelling pieces of evidence in evolution's favor. Creationists are aware of this and often attempt to define the evidence out of existence, arguing that by definition it could not exist. This essay examines and counters that claim.
What's Wrong with "Equal Time" Laws Creationists often work through the legislative process, trying to pass "equal time" or "balanced treatment" laws that would set aside classroom time for the teaching of creationism as well as evolution. This essay points out why such laws are misguided, unconstitutional and just plain wrong.
The Two Questions There are two fundamental questions that no creationist has ever answered. This essay explains what those questions are and shows why this refusal to answer firmly establishes creationism as non-science.
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