What are pros and cons of creationism?

Answer 1

Pros of creationism:

• Recognises that there is a god and creator of everything.
• Satisifes literalist Bible readers.
• Can be used to fill in gaps of current scientific knowledge.
• Useful in finding said gaps in scientific knowledge, so they can be researched more thoroughly.

Cons of creationism:

• Creates unnecessary conflict in those who have reconciled religion with science.
• Creates unnecessary additional conflict between sects and religions (each has their own form of creationism).
• Not internally or externally consistent - doesn't make sense when compared to itself, doesn't make sense when compared to facts and evidence.
• Some basic principles contrary to accepted and mainstream science.
• Relies on supernatural/religious explanation for some events (which is outside the scope of science).
• Is not testable or falsifiable.
• Does not advance science in many useful ways.
• Results in scientists forced to accept one view regardless of any contrary evidence.
• Where creationism is taught to young children: becomes equivalent to religious Propaganda (illegal in many areas).