How Do We Know the Creation Account Is Accurate?

Can the Theory of Evolution Actually Be Considered Scientific Fact?

Science Daily says that a scientific method is based on the collection of data through observation and experimentation. Does observable evidence prove evolution? If evolution happens slowly over millions of years, there is no way of observing it. Richard Dawkins concurred with this when he said, “We are condemned to live only for a few decades, and that’s too slow, too small a time scale to see evolution going on.”

Evolution cannot be observed, so it cannot be a scientific fact. The idea of evolution can be a theory, however, and people have a choice to believe in it or not. But you cannot say you simply believe it because it’s a fact.

What we can observe are the intense intricacies we know about our planet and our own bodies.

In space, stars often explode into supernovas. The Earth, however, is located in such a position, it doesn’t fall victim to devastating collisions with stars. Our moon also protects us from collisions with debris. Nearby Jupiter also draws objects that have the potential to hit the Earth. In the universe, too many stars grouped together can cause immense radiation. The Earth only has a few stars near it, so too much radiation isn’t a problem. Somehow, our planet is placed in just the right position to protect it.

The Earth is the right distance from our solar system’s sun—any closer and we, as well as our water supply, would burn up, and any further, we’d freeze. Even the tilt of our planet makes a huge difference. If it was tilted differently, temperatures would quickly rise or lower to extremes. The size of the Earth is also just right to hold just the right amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide - both are essential to sustaining life. The Earth is different from every other planet around it, and it contains the perfect conditions for life.

The human body has many parts and systems that work seamlessly to fight off problems and diseases. For the most part, everything works perfectly without the person’s opinion or guidance. It takes seven octillion atoms to make up one human body. The eye has the equivalent of 576 megapixels. Even the smallest parts of us have a purpose. The pinky finger contributes to about fifty percent of the hand’s strength. The body has a multitude of parts that work in sync.

These intricacies point to intelligent design, as described in Genesis 1.

It could be that the theory of evolution was thought up to separate mankind from any form of accountability. If organisms gradually changed over time to eventually form human beings, it doesn’t matter how we live because, in that theory, literally nobody cares about humans. We’re just here. But in the theory of creationism, God created a beautiful world where His creations can thrive. Then when His creations rebelled against His rule, He planned a way to give them atonement for their sins and a second chance.

In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and His life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. (John 1:1-5 NLT)

Evolution or Creation? You have a choice. Which seems more plausible?

Jennifer Heeren loves to write and wants to live in such a way that people are encouraged by her writing and her attitude. She loves to write devotional articles and stories that bring people hope and encouragement. Her cup is always at least half-full, even when circumstances aren’t ideal. She regularly contributes to Crosswalk. Her debut novel is available on Amazon. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia with her husband. Visit her at her website and/or on Facebook.