The Granite Wall: How Young Earth Creationism Fosters Self-Righteousness
Young Earth Creationism (YEC) is more than just a chronological claim about the age of the universe; it is a comprehensive epistemological framework. By asserting that the Earth was created in six literal twenty-four-hour days approximately 6,000 years ago, YEC sets itself in direct opposition to the consensus of modern geology, biology, and cosmology. While many adherents view this stance as a simple act of faith, the sociological and psychological byproduct of this worldview is often a deep-seated sense of self-righteousness. This moral superiority is not accidental; it is baked into the very structure of how YEC demands its followers perceive truth, authority, and "the world." The Binary of "Biblical" vs. "Human" Wisdom At the heart of YEC is a rigid binary. Proponents often frame the debate as "God’s Word" versus "Man’s Opinion." By labeling scientific consensus derived from peer-reviewed data and physical evidence as me...