Question

Which of the following beliefs is directly associated with the theory of special creation?

Options

• All species share common ancestors and arose through gradual evolution over billions of years

• All species were created as they are now, diversity is unchanging, and Earth is about 4000 years old

• Earth is billions of years old and geological history parallels biological history

• Life forms continuously diversify as nature selects for reproductive fitness

Answer 1

The theory of special creation asserted three main postulates: that all living organisms were created as such, that diversity was always the same since creation and will remain unchanging, and that Earth is about 4000 years old.