Creation Research Society

American organization

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The Creation Research Society is an American organization founded in 1963 by scientists and laypersons committed to "scientific special creation." This perspective asserts that the Bible, particularly the book of Genesis, provides factual, historical, and scientific accounts of origins.1

Creationism, in general, is the belief that the universe and life were created by a divine power. Modern creationism often arises as a response to evolutionary theory, which explains life's diversity through natural processes without divine intervention. While many mainstream Christian denominations and other religions have found ways to reconcile their faith with evolutionary science, creationist groups maintain a literal interpretation of biblical creation narratives. They dispute the theory of biological evolution, believing that changes within species occur but do not lead to the evolution of new, more complex species.21

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…Statement of Belief of the Creation Research Society, founded in 1963 as a “professional organization of trained scientists and interested laypersons who are firmly committed to scientific special creation” (see creationism):
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