n. A fundamentalist Christian outreach concept, in which the intent is to "debunk" science with the word of scripture. Its most vocal adherents are southern and mid-western U.S. evangelical protestants (see Bible
Thumper.) Creation "scientists" try to convince "unsaved"
people that the Earth was formed in a Creation that took place at the hands of Almighty God a few thousand years ago, and hope their evidence will convert a few of these "unsaved"
people to the faith.
Some key tenets of Creation Science:
--Scientists (the real ones) are going to Hell, where they will
burn forever for blasphemy of the Holy Word of God.
--"Evolution" is a scam to
trick us into believing that wholesome, white Christians have common ancestry with apes and chimps and (oh no, please no...) black
people! Evolution is the Devil's Theory (yes, it is just a theory).
--Hell is real, full of sulfur, and it exists in the center of the Earth. (Most persons on Earth will be summarily cast into this Lake of Fire when we pass away.)
Unfortunately, unlike real scientists, Creation Scientists face a non-existent job market. Most find work in
blue-collar manufacturing jobs, or else provide for their families by huntin' sqwirls, 'coons and o-possum. Their hobbies range from watching NASCAR, to whippin' the
kids, to attending Klan and CCC rallies. Prrrraise Jesus!
Question: How old is this part of the Grand Canyon?
Scientist: This formation is about five million years old, according to our best uranium-lead
dating...
Creation Scientist: Them there canyon ain't no more 'n'
maybe 4000 years ole,' and if you done believe otherwise, you're a Hellbound sinner, praise the Lord! Now please op'n' all yawl's Bibles to Genesis, Chapter
Six and let us remind ourselves of the word of God...
