Creationists should focus their arguments on a strong biblical framework and solid scientific evidence, while avoiding arguments that are outdated, scientifically unsound, or contradict the Bible.

1. Uphold Biblical Integrity ✝️

Base your arguments on the Bible's teachings and look for science that supports it, rather than trying to fit the Bible into current scientific models.

• Avoid Arguments that Contradict the Bible:

  • Don't use the term "Big Bang" to describe creation, as it contradicts the biblical order of creation (e.g., the sun created after the earth).

  • Don't use the Shroud of Turin as evidence, as the Bible says Christ was wrapped in linen cloths, not a single shroud.

  • Don't claim the Earth's axis was vertical before the Flood. The Bible mentions seasons before the Flood, which require an axial tilt.

• Focus on True Science and Avoid Errors:

  • Avoid using outdated or false "facts" just to make a point. Truth is more effective than error.

  • Don't claim the biblical phrase "science falsely so called" (1 Timothy 6:20) refers to evolution. The Greek word for "science" (gnosis) refers to knowledge, and Paul was warning against Gnosticism and its claim to secret knowledge.

2. Use Scientifically Sound Arguments

Ensure your scientific claims are accurate and up-to-date. Attack historical science (interpretations of the past) that contradict the Bible, but respect experimental science.

• Avoid Unsound Scientific Arguments:

  • The "plesiosaur carcass" found in 1977 was proven to be a rotting basking shark.

  • The claim that women have one more rib than men is false. The Bible says God took one of Adam's ribs, not that all his male descendants would have one less. A rib can also grow back.

  • Avoid the idea that the Second Law of Thermodynamics (entropy or disorder) began at the Fall. Many natural processes like digestion and friction, which involve entropy, are beneficial and would have existed before sin entered the world.

  • Don't call Archaeopteryx a hoax. While it's a feathered dinosaur, it's a valid fossil.

• Refine Your Language About Evolution:

  • Don't say you support "microevolution" but not "macroevolution". Instead, explain that evolution requires a gain of new genetic information, and that observable changes (like a beetle losing its wings) only show a loss of information, not a gain.

  • Don't use the argument, "If humans evolved from apes, why are there still apes?" Evolutionists believe only a small, isolated population would have evolved, leaving the rest of the ape population unchanged.

  • Don't claim there are "no transitional forms." Instead, argue that there are no transitional forms that show a net increase in genetic information, as required by Darwinian evolution.

3. Consider Multiple Perspectives

According to Proverbs 11:14 and 24:6, there's wisdom in seeking counsel. In this context, it means considering the findings of multiple scientists and sources to find the truth.

• Avoid Faulty Bible-Affirming Arguments:

  • The claim that NASA found evidence of "Joshua's long day" is a false urban legend.

  • Claims by Ron Wyatt about finding the Ark of the Covenant are unsubstantiated and should not be used as evidence.

*Summary created based on Dr. Jonathan Sarfati's "Arguments Creationists Should Not Use." For up-to-date list of arguments not to be used, visit https://creation.com/en/articles/arguments-we-think-creationists-should-not-use.