Define Creationism.
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Creationism is a belief system that posits the idea that the universe, Earth, and all living organisms were deliberately created by a supernatural entity, typically a deity or God, rather than being the result of natural processes such as evolution. In the context of biology, creationism often contrasts with the scientific theory of evolution. Creationists argue that life and the diversity of species originated from a purposeful, divine act as described in religious texts.
There are various forms of creationism, ranging from Young Earth Creationism, which interprets religious texts literally and asserts a young Earth age, to Old Earth Creationism, which allows for a more metaphorical interpretation and can accommodate the geological timeline. Intelligent Design, another variant, suggests that certain features of the natural world are best explained by an intelligent cause rather than natural processes.
Creationism is primarily associated with religious perspectives, particularly within certain branches of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It has been a focal point in debates over science education, as some advocate for its inclusion alongside or in place of evolutionary theory in school curricula.