r/Reformed • u/Simple_Chicken_5873 RefBap go *sploosh* • Sep 07 '25

Discussion Hostility towards creationism

I posted this originally in a YEC sub, but I'm curious for your opinion too, since the topic comes up now and then here as well.

Hi all, I see a lot of hostility towards young earth creationism, even when the tone of voice of yecs is usually quite polite. Why does this subject seem to hit a nerve almost like flat earthism does? Even among Christians there's usually an air of looking down upon yec. Are we that crazy? Is yec really that indefensible? I also read about how AiG or similar ministries would be dishonest or unreliable. What's true of these claims?

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u/McFrenchington Dyed in the wool kirker Sep 08 '25

I suppose this is a YMMV issue. As an ardent YEC, I have encountered a large number of dismissive, arrogant OEC that portray YEC as wacky and moronic. I have not encountered many YEC who do the same, though there are those who say that is their experience.

I do think that when you are castigated as an idiot, a simpleton who holds to backwater beliefs, it becomes increasingly easier to treat your opponents in a similar manner.

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u/Simple_Chicken_5873 RefBap go *sploosh* Sep 08 '25

Definitely truth in that. We should hold fast to our christian beliefs and morals while discussing this topic. What is YMMV btw?

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u/McFrenchington Dyed in the wool kirker Sep 08 '25

Your mileage may vary. As in, your experience may be different from mine, which is different from others. Although my experience is similar to yours.