Why creationism bears all the hallmarks of a conspiracy theory
Many people around the world looked on aghast as they witnessed the harm done by conspiracy theories such as QAnon and the myth of the stolen US election that led to the attack on the US Capitol Building on January 6. Yet while these ideas will no doubt fade in time, there is arguably a much more enduring conspiracy theory that also pervades America in the form of young Earth creationism. And it’s one that we cannot ignore because it is dangerously opposed to science. In the US today, up to 40% of adults agree with the young Earth creationist claim that all humans are descended from Adam ...
Source: theconversation.com